Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 30:4C-4.2

  • Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Human Services. See New Jersey Statutes 30:1-1
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
2. In no case shall the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, defend against any action or proceeding or make or oppose any application for a writ of habeas corpus without the express consent and approval of the Commissioner of Children and Families.

L.1962, c.140, s.2; amended 1964, c.102, s.19; 2006, c.47, s.121; 2012, c.16, s.58.