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91 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.K. -- rank: 695

... or neglected their children within the meaning of Title 9, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73. On appeal, defendants argue there was ... Human Servs. , 157 N.J. 161 , 171 (1999)); see also N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73. Title 9 is intended to safeguard ... child." Y.N. , supra , 220 N.J. at 178 (citing N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.33). N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) provides that a child is "abused ... 213 N.J. at 22 (third alteration in original) (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b)).] "Accordingly, Title 9 initially looks for ... 223 N.J. at 170. At a fact-finding hearing, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.44, the Division must prove abuse or neglect by ...

docket:	a0553-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-03-09
status:	unpublished
citation:
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92 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.T. and G.G and R.S IN THE MATTER OF R.S Minor- -- rank: 695

... to the court for care and supervision over Robin under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to 8.73 (Title 9) and N.J.S ... child is an abused or neglected child 3 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.44. See N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs. v ... the safety of the child shall be of paramount concern." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.28(a), -8.31(a), -8.32, -8.49. At ... with a legal duty of care for the minor child. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46. "If facts sufficient to sustain the complaint under [Title ... the complaint and shall state the grounds for the dismissal." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.50(c). However, if the facts are sufficient to sustain ... and set forth the grounds for such a finding. See N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.50(a). The judge "must articulate, with particularity, the ...

docket:	a2571-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-12-21
status:	published
citation:	423 N.J. Super. 320 32 A.3d 578
Document Size:	33301

93 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.Y -- rank: 695

... was whether Natalie was an abused and neglected child under N.J.S.A. 9:6- 8.21(c)(3). The Division presented testimony by D'Urso ... proven that Natalie was an abused and neglected child under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(3). An order reflecting the ruling was entered ... by Nick, qualifying her an abused and neglected child under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(3). The Law Guardian advocates that we should ... THE ALLEGED SEXUAL ABUSE WERE NOT CORROBORATED. AS REQUIRED UNDER N.J.S.A. 9:6[-]8.46(A)(4) AND THEREFORE DCPP DID NOT PROVE BY ... governed by statute, court rule, and the rules of evidence. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(b) provides that only 'competent, material and relevant' evidence ... must be proved by 'a preponderance of the evidence.' Further, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(3) provides that business records of any ...

docket:	a4216-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-04-13
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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94 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.W IN THE MATTER OF T.L a minor March 12, 2014 -- rank: 695

... for custody and an order to show cause pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73 and N.J.S.A. 30 ... Super. 551 , 573, 575-76 (App. Div. 2010); see also N.J.S.A. 9:6-8-21(c)(4) and N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(1). Mother, arguing the reports were not admissible ... in proof of that condition, act, transaction, occurrence or event," N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(3), "provided it meets certain admissibility requirements akin ... sufficient to make a fact finding of abuse or neglect." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(4). Under these provisions, "a child's hearsay ... of 'unfounded' means that no child abuse existed."); see also N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.40a(a) (requiring the Division to "expunge from its ...

docket:	a4380-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-03-12
status:	unpublished
citation:
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95 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.L IN THE MATTER OF J.W.-T., T.T., JR N.T., and L.W., minors -- rank: 695

... of Human Servs. , 157 N.J. 161, 171 (1999) (citing N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.8). See also N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73 (governing protection of abused and neglected ... child." Y.N. , supra , 220 N.J. at 178 (citing N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.33). An "abused or neglected child" is defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b): "Abused or neglected child" means a ... 157 N.J. at 181-82). At a factfinding hearing, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.44, the Division must prove abuse or neglect by a ... and "only competent, material and relevant evidence may be admitted." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(b). See also P.W.R. , supra , 205 ...

docket:	a4395-13
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-09-24
status:	Published
citation:
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96 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.W. -- rank: 695

... for custody and an order to show cause pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73 and N.J.S.A. 30 ... Super. 551 , 573, 575-76 (App. Div. 2010); see also N.J.S.A. 9:6-8-21(c)(4) and N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(1). Mother, arguing the reports were not admissible ... in proof of that condition, act, transaction, occurrence or event," N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(3), "provided it meets certain admissibility requirements akin ... sufficient to make a fact finding of abuse or neglect." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(4). Under these provisions, "a child's hearsay ... of 'unfounded' means that no child abuse existed."); see also N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.40a(a) (requiring the Division to "expunge from its ...

docket:	a4411-11xx
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-03-12
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	65405

97 DCPP VS. E.M., J.C., K.G. AND L.G., IN THE MATTER OF E.CM. -- rank: 692

... daughter, E.CM. (Ella), born in October 2018, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). No findings were made against Ella's mother ... relevant evidence that Juan had abused or neglected Ella under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). The litigation was dismissed that same day. This ... 12 further injury and possible death.'' Id. at 18 (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.8(a)). 'The law's 'paramount concern' is the 'safety ... and 'not the culpability of parental conduct.'' Ibid. (first quoting N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.8(a), then quoting G.S. v. N.J. Div ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court. [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c).] Juan argues the trial court erred in determining ... by other than accidental means falls within the parameters of [N.J.S.A.] 9:6-8.21(c),' (quoting A.R., 419 N.J. Super. ...

docket:	a4013-21
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-05-02
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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98 HASSAN H. SALAH, M.D v. H. VICTOR GILSON, Ed.D. -- rank: 692

... that Dr. Salah should follow the law as stated in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10. "Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a ... professional[,] I especially want him to follow the law because N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.14 states "any person knowingly violating the provisions of this ... Education. Dr. Salah did not adhere to the law, specifically N.J.S.A. 9:-6-8:10 and 9:6-8.14. After quoting plaintiff's ... practice, medicine) from reporting suspected child abuse as required by N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10 or speaking out on the issue generally. Further, Gilson ... part, on his belief that plaintiff had not complied with N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10. To suggest, therefore, that Gilson's statements would have ... data bank containing reports of substantiated findings of child abuse. N.J.S.A 9:6-8.11. This archive is a service of Rutgers School ...

docket:	a3617-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-19
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	66941

99 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. W.F. -- rank: 692

... to show cause and filed a verified complaint pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73 and N.J.S.A. 30 ... restraining the Father from going near the marital home. See N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.31(c), -8.55. The judge also required Father's ... for the protection of children under 18 years of age . . . ." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.8(a). The act thus provides that an "'[a]bused ... child' means a child less than 18 years of age," N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c) and an "'[a]bused child' means a child under the age of 18 years," N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9. Elsewhere in Title Nine, "the word 'child' is similarly ... may seek her own emancipation over parental objection); see also N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.54(c) ("No placement may be made or continued ...

docket:	a0190-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-01-28
status:	published
citation:	434 N.J.Super. 288 83 A.3d 892
Document Size:	42715

100 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. C.P. -- rank: 690

... in substantial risk of harm to the children," contrary to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(a). C.P. also appeals from that ... of her request for suspension of the judgment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.51a and 9:6-8.52. We affirm that part ... C.P. had abused or neglected the children, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(a). Following a brief dispositional hearing during ... P.'s motion seeking to suspend the judgment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.51a and 9:6-8.52, the judge directed that ... C.P. requested that the judgment be suspended pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.51a and 9:6-8.52. Concluding that the facts ... determine whether the child is an abused or neglected child." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.44. The "'fact-finding hearing is a critical element ...

docket:	a3590-06
court:	njappellate
decided:	2008-03-20
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	71245

101 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. N.I., -- rank: 690

... the enactment of chapter 119 of the Laws of 1974, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to 8.73, and further extended by amendments to ... in both N.J.S.A. 9:6-1 and N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21.         [ Id. at 328-29.]     Although N.J.S.A ... J.S.A. 9:6-1, as well as in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. In this case the State contended that K. was ... provide any definition of "willfully forsaking." In a similar vein, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 defines an "abused or neglected" child to mean, among ... provided in N.J.S.A. 9:6-1 and N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 as indicated by the facts of the case." Model ... the terms "abandonment," "forsaking," and "willfully." As we have noted, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 simply speaks of a child who has been " ...

docket:	a5073-99
court:	njappellate
decided:	2002-03-14
status:	published
citation:	349 N.J. Super. 299
Document Size:	49172

102 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.S. and C.B. -- rank: 688

... M. , 189 N.J. 261 , 279 (2007). In pertinent part, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4) defines an abused or neglected child as ... willfully abandoned by his parent or guardian, as herein defined. [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), (5); see also N.J. A ... P.W.R. , 205 N.J. 17 , 32 (2011) (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.44). Evidence may include "any writing, record or photograph . . . made ... long as it meets the admissibility requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(3). P.W.R. , supra , 205 N.J ... the child in relating any allegations of abuse or neglect." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(4). However, a statement by the minor victim ... neglect. P.W.R. , supra , 205 N.J. at 33; N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(4). The child's accusation must be ...

docket:	a4427-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-06-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	39542

103 AND FAMILY SERVICES v. T.S IN THE MATTER OF I.S and V.S Minors -- rank: 688

... not abused or neglected the children within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21c. The court erred because it did not conduct a ... filed a complaint and order to show cause pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.28 and N.J.S.A. 30:4C-12 and ... arrange for a psychological evaluation of I.St. 1 See N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.27a (authorizing the Division to remove a child with the ... presumably on a finding that they could be safely returned, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.32. On December 8, the court entered an order providing ... determine whether the Division could establish abuse and neglect. See N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.44, -8.46. On June 16, 2010, the court heard ... here, the Division has commenced an action under Title 9, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.70, and Title 30, N.J. ...

docket:	a3012-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-05-31
status:	published
citation:	426 N.J. Super. 54 42 A.3d 942
Document Size:	35175

104 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.S. and C.B. -- rank: 688

... M. , 189 N.J. 261 , 279 (2007). In pertinent part, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4) defines an abused or neglected child as ... willfully abandoned by his parent or guardian, as herein defined. [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), (5); see also N.J. A ... P.W.R. , 205 N.J. 17 , 32 (2011) (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.44). Evidence may include "any writing, record or photograph . . . made ... long as it meets the admissibility requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(3). P.W.R. , supra , 205 N.J ... the child in relating any allegations of abuse or neglect." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(4). However, a statement by the minor victim ... neglect. P.W.R. , supra , 205 N.J. at 33; N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(a)(4). The child's accusation must be ...

docket:	a4426-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-06-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	39542

105 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. A.L. -- rank: 688

... that she abused and neglected her children in violation of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). We affirm. I. A. The April ... 2008, with DYFS seeking a judgment against A.L. under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). The agency asserted that A.L ... abused or neglected child' as that term is defined at N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b)." A confirming order was entered the ... of children is the paramount concern." Id. at 343 (citing N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.8). In relevant part, Title 9 defines an "abused or ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court[.] [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) (emphasis added).] When reviewing the factual ... If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(b)(1), that a child has been abused ...

docket:	a5799-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-05-17
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	31513