Section 9:6-8.10e - Check of child abuse registry for guardians.

NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.10e (2019) (N/A)
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9:6-8.10e Check of child abuse registry for guardians.

9. a. In accordance with the provisions of sections 6 and 7 of P.L.2005, c.370 (C.52:27G-37 and C.52:27G-38), the Department of Children and Families shall conduct a check of its child abuse registry for each person seeking registration as a professional guardian who is required to undergo such a check pursuant to P.L.2005, c.370 (C.52:27G-32 et al.). The department shall immediately forward the information obtained as a result of the check to the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults.

b. Subsequent to the initial registration of an individual as a professional guardian, the public guardian may submit the name of a registered professional guardian for an additional child abuse registry check. Upon receipt of a response from the department, the public guardian shall make a determination regarding the continuation of the registration of the person as a professional guardian.

L.2005, c.370, s.9; amended 2006, c.47, s.45.