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346 State v. Raquel Ramirez -- rank: 574

... abuse inflicted on the child by the other parent. See N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). A parent who allows another parent to inflict physical ... care required under the law to protect the child. Under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c), a child suffers abuse or neglect by a parent ... substantial risk thereof, including the infliction of excessive corporal punishment. [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(1)-(2), (4)(b) (emphases added).] Under the endangering ... the child an abused or neglected child as defined in . . . [ N.J.S.A.] 9:6-8.21 is guilty of a crime of the second degree. [N ... that “creates a substantial risk of death.” See N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(1). Because defendants can be prosecuted as principals under ...

docket:	a-59-19
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2021-04-14
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347 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. ROBERT KNUTSEN -- rank: 574

... required by law, medical attendance or surgical treatment . . . ." (Emphasis added). N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c) also defines the abuse or neglect of a child ...

docket:	a2972-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-05-03
status:	unpublished
citation:
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348 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES v. E.D. -- rank: 574

... failed to exercise the minimum degree of care required by N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). Appellant E.D.-O. (Eleanor, a fictitious ... s request for an evidentiary hearing. Although controversies based on N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) have generally been referred to as "quite ... finding of abuse or neglect. That question is governed by N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4), which states that an "abused or neglected child ... is a reckless act enveloped by the standard contained in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). 6 As we have observed, the standard ... left unattended in a motor vehicle without running afoul of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). For example, Eleanor greatly relies on an ... parent or guardian . . . to exercise a minimum degree of care." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) (emphasis added). 6 Many states have ...

docket:	a3825-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-01-14
status:	published
citation:	434 N.J.Super. 154 82 A.3d 330
Document Size:	31588

349 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE INVESTIGATION UNIT - v. M.A - -- rank: 574

... G., a student in her class, within the definition of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). We reverse. We derive the following facts ... substantial risk of harm. The IAIu concluded that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c), M.A. had been negligent due to her failure ... the ALJ's conclusion that M.A. was negligent under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4) but rejected her analysis that M.A. was ... D.G. to a substantial risk of harm contemplated within N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). M.A. was ultimately responsible for ensuring all children ... or allowing to be inflicted harm, or substantial risk thereof. [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4).] An inquiry under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 should focus on the harm to the child, rather ...

docket:	a5085-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-12-01
status:	unpublished
citation:
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350 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. L.H and C.R IN THE MATTER OF A.R., a minor -- rank: 574

... and L.H., seeking custody of A.R. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73 and N.J.S.A. 30:4C ... abused or neglected his or her child, as contemplated by N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21, may be supported by demonstrating that the parent engaged in ... subject to rebuttal." R. 5:12-4(d). As stated, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4) provides that a finding of abuse or neglect ...

docket:	a3785-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-12-31
status:	unpublished
citation:
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351 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. D.P. and D.D and L.M -- rank: 574

... sexually abused his stepdaughter, G.D. (Gail), in violation of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(3). We affirm. On May 20, 2018, Gail informed ... be committed an act of sexual abuse against the child.' N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(3). A parent or guardian is defined by statute ... upon whom there is a legal duty for such care.' N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(a). The Division 'must prove that the child is 'abused ... of evidence defendant sexually abused his stepdaughter, as contemplated under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(3). To the extent we have not addressed defendant ...

docket:	a5218-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-11-17
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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352 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.S. -- rank: 571

... Ryan), was an abused or neglected child as defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). 2 For the following reasons, we affirm. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c), in relevant part, defines an "[a]bused or neglected ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b).] Title 9 provides for a fact-finding ... risk' of harm to be inflicted." Id. at 22 (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b)). "[N]ot every instance of drug use ... In this case, a finding of abuse or neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) required proof that [Y.N.] unreasonably inflicted ...

docket:	a2881-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-07-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
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353 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE INVESTIGATION UNIT v. D.C -- rank: 571

... C., a student in her class, within the definition of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). We reverse. We derive the following facts ... advising that the agency had "substantiated" her for neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 and that she "ha[d] been identified as seriously harming ... conduct . . . rose to the level of child neglect pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21." The Acting Commissioner rejected the ALJ's detailed findings and ... Title Nine controls the adjudication of abuse and neglect cases. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73. The primary concern of Title Nine "is ... Human Servs. , 157 N.J. 161 , 177 (1999). Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), an "abused or neglected child" means: a ... conclusion that D.C.'s conduct amounted to neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). Although D.C., as A.C.' ...

docket:	a2084-13
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	Published
citation:
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354 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.S. -- rank: 571

... decision met the legal standards set forth in Title 9, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73, 14 which is designed to not only ... danger of impairing the child's physical or mental health. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). Where the conditions in a house are not ... finding order (A-4102-13), which we also consolidated. 3 N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73 4 Huntington's disease or Huntington's ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court . . . . [ N.J.S.A 9:6-8.21.] 15 Each prong must be proven by clear and convincing ...

docket:	a4100-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-03-04
status:	unpublished
citation:
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355 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.S. -- rank: 571

... decision met the legal standards set forth in Title 9, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73, 14 which is designed to not only ... danger of impairing the child's physical or mental health. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). Where the conditions in a house are not ... finding order (A-4102-13), which we also consolidated. 3 N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73 4 Huntington's disease or Huntington's ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court . . . . [ N.J.S.A 9:6-8.21.] 15 Each prong must be proven by clear and convincing ...

docket:	a4099-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-03-04
status:	unpublished
citation:
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356 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.S. -- rank: 571

... decision met the legal standards set forth in Title 9, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73, 14 which is designed to not only ... danger of impairing the child's physical or mental health. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). Where the conditions in a house are not ... finding order (A-4102-13), which we also consolidated. 3 N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73 4 Huntington's disease or Huntington's ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court . . . . [ N.J.S.A 9:6-8.21.] 15 Each prong must be proven by clear and convincing ...

docket:	a4101-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-03-04
status:	unpublished
citation:
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357 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. C.H. -- rank: 571

... commenced to protect D.M.'s children, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73 and N.J.S.A. 30:4C ... whether the child is abused or neglected as defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.44. A ... of any bodily organ" is an abused or neglected child. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). A person "who has assumed responsibility for the care ...

docket:	a1025-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-12-03
status:	unpublished
citation:
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358 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.C. -- rank: 571

... she abused or neglected her children within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). The trial judge determined the preponderance of the ... he determined the children were neglected within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). Further proceedings were held in the matter, conducted by ... 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 children ... at 8. 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 child ... inflicted by allowing the children to see their father. See N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). The order of neglect against T.C ...

docket:	a1874-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-05-28
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	33786

359 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.R. -- rank: 571

... omitted). Abuse or neglect actions are governed by Title 9. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 -.51. The purpose of Title 9 is "to ensure children ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court. . . . [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)]. Our Supreme Court concluded that "the phrase 'minimum ...

docket:	a5454-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-11-21
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	32947

360 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.D. -- rank: 571

... 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 ... substantial risk thereof, including the infliction of excessive corporal punishment. [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b).] 'Excessive corporal punishment' entails physical punishment that ... of imminent danger and substantial risk of harm.' Ibid.; see N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). The language in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4) concerning failure 'to exercise a minimum degree of ...

docket:	a1312-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-06-20
status:	unpublished
citation:
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