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16 G.S. v. Department of Human Services, Division of Youth and Family Services -- rank: 864

... Court considers whether a finding of neglect is sustainable under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 is on the harm to the child and not on ... are sufficient to hold her liable for child neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). (pp. 24-26)     Judgment of the Appellate ... committed an act of child neglect within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. G.S. appealed the investigative finding and the Appellate Division ... cannot form the basis for a finding of neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. This Court remanded for a determination of whether the finding of neglect was sustainable under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). The Appellate Division again concluded that the ... that accidental injuries can support a finding of neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). We agree and reverse. I.     The ...

docket:	a-174-97
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1999-02-17
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citation:	157 N.J. 161
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17 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2391-21.opn.html -- rank: 848

... order, pursuant to the Dodd Act, which . . . is found at N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82. The Act was authored by former Senate ...

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18 State of New Jersey v. P.Z. -- rank: 846

... unable to ascertain who had caused the child's injuries. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. Defendant and his wife were represented by separate counsel in ...

docket:	a-21-96
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1997-11-26
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citation:	143 N.J. 480
Document Size:	140018

19 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.B and P.P. -- rank: 838

... to the Dodd Act, which, as amended, is found at N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82. The Dodd Act was authored by former ...

docket:	a2004-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-05-24
status:	Unpublished
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20 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. P.S. -- rank: 833

... child is an abused or neglected child as defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21, but evidence indicates that the child was harmed or was ... and prejudicial information. We are not persuaded by these arguments. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c) defines an abused or neglected child. Corporal punishment constitutes "abuse" under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) if it is excessive. The statute provides ... investigation to determine whether abuse or neglect, as defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c), has occurred. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8 ... child is an "abused or neglected child" as defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 and either the investigation indicates the existence of any of ... child is an "abused or neglected child" as defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21, but the act or acts committed or omitted do ...

docket:	a2059-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-07-19
status:	published
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21 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES v. E.G -- rank: 825

... Ellen's] actions constitute inadequate supervision, and neglect pursuant to N.J.S.A 9:6-8.21. A-0247-21 9 Next, the ALJ noted the 'IAIU ... credible evidence that [Ellen] committed acts of neglect pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), and in accordance with N.J.A ... 21 12 An 'abused or neglected child' is defined under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c) in pertinent part as a child under age eighteen ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court[.] [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4).] 'Parent or guardian' as defined by N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(a) includes 'a teacher, employee, or volunteer . . . of an institution ... constitutes failure to 'exercise a minimum degree of care' under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). G.S. v. Dep't of Hum. ...

docket:	a0247-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-12-05
status:	Unpublished
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22 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.J and D.P. -- rank: 825

... she abused and neglected her daughter H.P. (Hazel) under N.J.S.A. 9:6- 8.21(c)(4)(b). Because the court did not make particularized ... and finding the Division had proved abuse and neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). The judge 'f[ou]nd Officer Freitag to ... of prescribed medication alone cannot establish abuse and neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). 'Title [Nine] controls the adjudication of abuse ... M.C. III, 201 N.J. 328, 343 (2010) (citing N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73). It was enacted 'to protect children 'from ... or allowing to be inflicted harm, or substantial risk thereof, . . . . [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b).] A-3340-21 12 '[U]nder Title ... N.J. at 176. Our Supreme Court has found 'that N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4) can apply to some accidentally-caused injuries.' ...

docket:	a3340-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-12-12
status:	Unpublished
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23 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE INVESTIGATION UNIT v. K.T -- rank: 823

... the incident.' The risk of sexual abuse was substantiated under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. Bancroft terminated K.T. in March 2019. II. K.T ... constitute a 'Risk of Sexual Abuse' within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c) . . . .' Thus, 'the allegations of abuse and neglect . . . [were] not ... for DCF to substantiate her for abuse and neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). Considering the totality of the circumstances, K.T. argues ... ambiguous conduct and did not show 'overtly sexualized behavior.' Under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(3), an '[a]bused or neglected child' is defined ... is responsible for the care or supervision of the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(a). 'Sexual abuse' is defined as 'contacts or actions between ... statute expressly includes parents as a class of potential perpetrators. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). Affirmed. A-3165-21 21 This archive is ...

docket:	a3165-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2024-01-17
status:	Unpublished
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24 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.V. (deceased and M.G -- rank: 820

... without a court order as authorized by the Dodd Act. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82. A-1233-21 6 return on the ... 2020, M.G. stipulated to a neglect finding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(2) and (4) based on the Division's findings ...

docket:	a1233-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-12-20
status:	Unpublished
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25 NEW JERSEY DIVISON OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.M and S.A -- rank: 820

... cause and verified complaint in the Family Part pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to - 8.73, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-12 ... and placed Zola at risk of sexual abuse pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). In an oral opinion, the court concluded the Division ... or allowing to be inflicted harm, or substantial risk thereof. [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b).] 'Abuse and neglect actions are controlled by ...

docket:	a2290-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-10-18
status:	Unpublished
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26 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.P. -- rank: 812

... voluminous electronic criminal file from the MCPO. The court 2 N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82. A-3514-21 6 ordered 'the fact ...

docket:	a3514-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-05-04
status:	Published
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27 OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. V.G., T.C., AND D.J - IN THE MATTER OF U.G. AND T.C., minors -- rank: 812

... did not meet the statutory standard for neglect pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. We agree and reverse the November 9, 2010 order, remanding ... the trial court: (1) erred in interpreting the requirements of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4), arguing Violet's acts and omissions satisfied the ... R.D. , 207 N.J. 88 , 108 (2011). See also N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73. The wellbeing of children is the paramount ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court[.] [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(1)-(4).] Regulations promulgated by the Commissioner illustrate the ... a child may rise to statutory neglect as defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). G.S. v. Dep't of Human Servs ... minimum degree of care," resulting in injury to a child, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4), our Supreme Court held that mere negligence ...

docket:	a1805-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-11-23
status:	unpublished
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28 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. E.L and L.L. -- rank: 807

... he abused or neglected his three sons, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(a) and (b), because they suffered harm from ... without a court order as authorized by the Dodd Act. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82. A-1404-21 3 of the children ... an order, determining Ed abused or neglected the children per N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). The court ruled the Division proved by a preponderance ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court. [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b).] '[N]on-intentional conduct is sufficient to ...

docket:	a1404-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-07-12
status:	Unpublished
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29 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. D.S.H. and T.C and R.H -- rank: 802

... R., 205 N.J. 17, 32 (2011). In pertinent part, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(a) defines an 'abused or neglected child' as ... O., 223 N.J. at 179 (alteration in original) (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b)). A 'minimum degree of care' encompasses 'conduct ... neglect in finding '[t]he reference to education contained in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(a) concerns parental encouragement to truancy of a ... child's lack of education is not educational neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21); N.J. Div. of Youth & Fam. Servs. v. M.W ... education . . . Rachel had been receiving was 'inadequate,'' as required under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). Finally, Ron argues the court improperly relied on ... presented was insufficient to establish abuse or neglect pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(a), we reverse the trial court's ...

docket:	a2781-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-12-05
status:	Unpublished
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30 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2545-21.opn.html -- rank: 797

... the Dodd Act. The Act, as amended, is found at N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82. See N.J. Div. of Youth & Fam ... Lucy abused or neglected Nick and Nancy in accordance with N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). In its oral opinion, the court noted ... gross or wanton negligence required to trigger the proscriptions of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). We reject these contentions because the record amply ... though offered financial or other reasonable means to do so[.] [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4).] The term ''minimum degree of care' refers to ...

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