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151 New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services v. F.M. -- rank: 646

... pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-12 and N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73. A week later, based on the testimony ... an emergent, interim basis pending either a factfinding hearing under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73, or a summary hearing under N.J ... to determine whether she committed abuse or neglect contrary to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). It claims that the court erred by initiating termination ... under either N.J.S.A. 30:4C-12 or N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73, a permanency hearing must be held â ...

docket:	A-108-10
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2012-08-14
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citation:	211 N.J. 420 48 A.3d 1075
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152 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.W. -- rank: 646

... finding he abused or neglected his two sons pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). We affirm based upon our review of the ... his findings of fact and conclusions of law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c), Jerry "not only perpetrated two specific acts of purposeful ... PROVE THAT THE CHILDREN WERE ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN UNDER N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. POINT THREE: THE COURT MUST ORDER THE DIVISION TO REMOVE ... 35]  require that the court assess risk to the children. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). Rightly, the Family Part judge focused his concern with ... the controlling standards for adjudicating cases of abuse or neglect. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to 8.73; Dep't of Children & Families, Div. of ... of similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court[.] [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b).] The burden is on the Division ...

docket:	a4729-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-07-02
status:	unpublished
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153 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.F. -- rank: 646

... old and seventeen-year-old sons1 within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6- 8.21(c). The May 1, 2015 order was perfected for appeal ... removal of a minor without a court order, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82, known as the Dodd Act. N.J ... FINDING THAT [DEFENDANT] ABUSED OR NEGLECTED HER CHILDREN PURSUANT TO [ N.J.S.A.] 9:6- 8.21(C). II. Our Supreme Court has set forth the standard ... E.D.-O., 223 N.J. 166, 170 (2015) (citing N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b)). An 'abused or neglected child' means, in ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court[.] [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4).] The proper focus of a Title 9 inquiry ...

docket:	a1524-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-12-11
status:	unpublished
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154 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.W IN THE MATTER OF T.L a minor March 12, 2014 -- rank: 646

... 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. 30:4C ... 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 ... substantial risk thereof, including the infliction of excessive corporal punishment[.] [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4); accord N.J.A.C. 10:129-1.3.] "The very phrasing of [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)] which condemns only corporal punishment that is 'excessive ... was unreasonable and contrary to "a minimum degree of care." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4); see N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs ...

docket:	a4380-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-03-12
status:	unpublished
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155 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.Y -- rank: 646

... 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, Natalie ... 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 the ... 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 affirm ... be committed an act of sexual abuse against the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(3). The Division bears the burden to prove abuse ...

docket:	a4216-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-04-13
status:	Unpublished
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156 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. K.W. -- rank: 646

... 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. 30:4C ... 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 ... substantial risk thereof, including the infliction of excessive corporal punishment[.] [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4); accord N.J.A.C. 10:129-1.3.] "The very phrasing of [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)] which condemns only corporal punishment that is 'excessive ... was unreasonable and contrary to "a minimum degree of care." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4); see N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs ...

docket:	a4411-11xx
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-03-12
status:	unpublished
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157 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.L.S., R.S., and N.L - IN THE MATTER OF J.L.-S a minor -- rank: 646

... New Jersey law. A child is abused or neglected under N.J.S.A. 9:6- 8.21(c)(4)(a) if: '(1) the child's physical, mental ...

docket:	a1280-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-09-06
status:	Unpublished
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Document Size:	20776

158 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. W.F. -- rank: 643

... 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. 30:4C ... 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 ...

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

159 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. A.L. -- rank: 641

... 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 23 ... 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. exposed ... 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 same ... 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 findings ... D.'s birth created the very risk of harm that N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) is designed to prevent: "imminent danger" to ... time she ingested cocaine, and a "child" as specified in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). Following his birth, A.D. was ...

docket:	a5799-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-05-17
status:	unpublished
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160 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. To.H. and T.B -- rank: 641

... To.H.'s name, must remain on the Central Registry. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), N.J.A.C. 10:129-13 ... in unintentional, "accidental" consequences may also satisfy the criterion under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c): [I]f an intentional act produces an uninten­tional ... s employer, Bancroft Behavioral Health, falls within the purview of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73, is collectively known as Title 9. N ...

docket:	a1305-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-01-28
status:	unpublished
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161 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3133-16a0635-17.opn.html -- rank: 641

... Division charged the mother with child abuse and neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). A fact finding hearing was held on ... who has suffered harm or faces imminent danger.' Ibid. (citing N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)). A court's finding of abuse or neglect ... for a termination case). Abuse and neglect, as defined by N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c), occurs when: a child whose physical, mental, or emotional ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court . . . . [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b).] The statute does not require that the child experience actual harm. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b); see also N.J. Div. of Youth ... 16T2 'impaired or is in imminent danger of becoming impaired . . . .' N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). The Title 9 analysis is fact-sensitive, ...

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court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
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162 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a1596-18.opn.html -- rank: 641

... court found the Division established abuse or neglect pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c), which declares a child to be abused or neglected ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court . . . . [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4).] The purpose of Title Nine is 'to protect ... care.'' E.D.-O., 223 N.J. at 179 (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:6- 8.21(c)(4)(b)). This requires ''conduct that is grossly negligent ...

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163 DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.S -- rank: 641

... the evidence that the children were abused or neglected within N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). The judge noted an entry in the case worker ... to have abused or neglected his or her child" under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. 408 N.J. Super. 252, 262 (App. Div. 2009) (internal ... by his [or her] parent or guardian, as herein defined[.] [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c).] A court does not have to wait until a ... the date of the emergency removal by DYFS. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c), a child can be abused or neglected if a ...

docket:	a4372-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-04-04
status:	unpublished
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164 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. C.O. -- rank: 638

... H. (Amy) to "abuse or neglect" within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. We affirm. I. We discern the following facts and procedural ... Family Part judge entered an order terminating the Title Nine, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73, litigation. Amy was continued in the joint ... or allowing to be inflicted harm, or substantial risk thereof . . . . [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4) .] The language in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4) concerning failure "to exercise a minimum degree of ... her daughter Amy to abuse or neglect as defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). There was no allegation, and certainly no proof, that ... or allowing to be inflicted harm, or substantial risk thereof . . . ." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). As outlined above, such conduct must amount ...

docket:	a2387-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-11-27
status:	unpublished
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Document Size:	39906

165 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.S.,1 and R.D., P.B., M.B., B.B., P.G and O.S -- rank: 638

... violence to continue in their presence within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(1), (2) and (4)(b). N.S. also appeals ... on December 7, 2018, the Division filed a complaint under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 and N.J.S.A. 30:4C-12 against N ... S.A. 9:6-8.29 of the Dodd Act, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82. A-3821-19 9 prosecutor's request ... S. abused and neglected Zeke and Zara in violation of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(1), (2), and (4)(b). The judge found N ... substantial risk thereof, including the infliction of excessive corporal punishment.' N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). A parent or guardian may fail to ...

docket:	a3821-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-10-05
status:	Unpublished
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Document Size:	35513