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481 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.R. -- rank: 538

... 6-8.8(a). 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 Division bears the burden of proving ... 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 ... been "impaired or is in imminent danger of becoming impaired." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). The primary focus is to preserve the safety ...

docket:	a1747-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-06-16
status:	unpublished
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482 Department of children and families v. A.I. -- rank: 538

... and "established," require finding of child abuse or neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). N.J.A.C. 3A:10-7.3(c ... 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 ... A. 52:14B-10(c). Corporal punishment constitutes "abuse" under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) if it is excessive. The statute provides ... substantial risk thereof, including the infliction of excessive corporal punishment[.] [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4).] What constitutes excessive corporal punishment is "fact-sensitive ...

docket:	a4838-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-05-11
status:	unpublished
citation:
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483 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.J. -- rank: 538

... N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.46(b)(1). N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(1) provides in pertinent part that an "[a]bused ...

docket:	a2680-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-08-23
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	36917

484 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. S.S. -- rank: 538

... stated: I'm satisfied that th[is] case falls within . . . N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21[c(4)]. . . . [T]he factual situation here is . . . . [S.S ... more than eighteen years old. Our Legislature enacted Title 9, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73, to "protect[] the health and welfare of ... home without a court order, pursuant to the Dodd Act . . . N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82." N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs ...

docket:	a2664-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-02-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
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485 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.R. -- rank: 538

... 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 ... establish the child was an 'abused or neglected child' under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). N.J.A.C. 3A:10-7.3(c ... social contact under circumstances which indicate emotional or social deprivation. [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c) (emphasis added).] 6 A-1236-16T1 been harmed or ... a lesser standard than satisfaction of the statutory requirement in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21.' 45 N.J.R. 738(a) (response to Comment 45 ...

docket:	a1236-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-03-19
status:	published
citation:	454 N.J.Super. 37 184 A.3d 114
Document Size:	56171

486 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. N.C. -- rank: 538

... the child was an abused or neglected child pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.[21]. This will be attached to the order. Thereafter, the trial ... loss or impairment of the function of any bodily organ[.] [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(1)(emphasis added).] The Supreme Court has construed the ...

docket:	a2981-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-01-30
status:	unpublished
citation:
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487 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. R.R. -- rank: 538

... convincing evidence. This appeal followed. 7 II. In pertinent part, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4) defines an "abused or neglected child" as: a ... her in the stomach. These actions clearly constitute abuse under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). Contrary to defendant's contention, the judge was ...

docket:	a1968-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-03-21
status:	unpublished
citation:
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488 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.P. -- rank: 538

... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court . . . . [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b).] DCPP is the agency charged with investigating ... substantiated" and "established," require a finding of child abuse under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). N.J.A.C. 3A:10-7.3(c ... is a conclusion abuse or neglect occurred, as defined by N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)." Id. at 27. As such, we held in ... 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 ...

docket:	a5552-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
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489 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES v. E.W. -- rank: 538

... Youth and Family Services (DYFS), filed its complaint pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73 and N.J.S.A. 30:4C ... neglected the children, pursuant to the standards set forth in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73 and N.J.S.A. 30:4C ... persons involved in the proceedings.'" Id. at 163-64 (quoting N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21, may be supported by demonstrating that the parent or guardian ...

docket:	A1095-05
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2006-06-02
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	37589

490 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2041-16.opn.html -- rank: 538

... found he committed acts of child abuse and neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6- 8.21(c)(4) by inflicting physical and emotional harm on his ... substantial risk thereof, including the infliction of excessive corporal punishment[.]' N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). The judge then addressed defendant as follows: 5 ... She also described the emotional trauma Julius experienced when 4 N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c) defines an 'abused or neglected child” as 'a child ... means of discipline constituted child abuse within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). Citing this court's decision in Div. of ... s finding that he abused and neglected his children under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). Defendant also contends the judge's factual findings ...

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491 OFCHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.W and K.N. and D.C IN THE MATTER OF R.N., D.C., V.C K.C. and A.C., minors -- rank: 535

... filed a verified complaint and order to show cause under N.J.S.A. 9:6- 8.21, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-12, and Rule 5 ... J. 'Pat' Dodd. The Act, as amended, is found at N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.82. N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs ... L.W. abused and neglected her children, as defined under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b), by being in a state of intoxication ... likely to do so in the future.'' Id. at 240. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) defines an abused or neglected child as ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court[.] [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b) (emphasis added).] In N.J. Div. of ...

docket:	A1931-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-08-12
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	23184

492 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. I.T. -- rank: 535

... of abuse or neglect, as those terms are defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). Inez contends the court did not have "competent evidence ... M.C. III , 201 N.J. 328 , 343 (2010) (citing N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73). The term "abused or neglected child" is ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court . . . . [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4) (emphasis added).] The phrase "minimum degree of care ... degree of care includes "the infliction of excessive corporal punishment . . . ." N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). "Corporal punishment" is not prohibited but Title 9 ... abused or neglected" Raquel as those terms are defined in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4). The record amply supports that Inez failed to ...

docket:	a3008-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-06-08
status:	unpublished
citation:
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493 DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.R. -- rank: 535

... Nancy) 1 appeals from an adjudication of abuse and neglect, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21, as to her four-year-old child, M.L. (Moe ... alone unattended, warranting an adjudication of abuse and neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. In her appeal, Nancy argues the Division failed to prove ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court. [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b).] A parent fails to exercise a "minimum ... provide a sufficient basis for the adjudication of neglect under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21. Affirmed. 1 We use fictitious names to protect the privacy ...

docket:	a0410-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-08-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	32271

494 OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.C and D.C and B.N. and M.V - IN THE MATTER OF A.N AND L.V Minors October 23, 2014 -- rank: 535

... Lois 1 ) and A.N. (Andrew), within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c), by providing them with inadequate housing and education. 2 ... N.J.S.A. 30:4C-12 to -14 and N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 to -8.73. The Division alleged that N.C. abused ... support payments, but failed to do so, in contravention of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(a). Judge Mohammed found that N.C. was ... though offered financial or other reasonable means to do so[.] [ N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(a).] In this State, parents are required to ... A. 18A:38-31. "The reference to education contained in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(a) concerns parental encouragement to truancy of a ...

docket:	a6390-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-10-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	27496

495 Thisopinion shall not "constitute precedent or be binding upon any court Although it is posted on the internet, this opinion is binding only on the OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.L. and H.R and A.M IN THE MATTER OF A.R. and A.M Minors.1 -- rank: 535

... sufficient evidence to support an abuse or neglect determination under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c). We affirm. The following facts are taken from the ... a fact finding hearing as to Alfred alone, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c).3 The Division presented testimony from Jamie Muronsky, the ... trial judge found Alfred abused or neglected Adam pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). This appeal followed. We begin with our ... a similarly serious nature requiring the aid of the court[.] [N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4).] 'Courts need not wait to act until a ... of harm constituting abuse or neglect within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21(c)(4)(b). Affirmed. 10 A-0610-16T3 This archive ...

docket:	a0610-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-12-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
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