New Jersey Statutes 9:6-8.41. Required findings concerning notice
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 9:6-8.41
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Parent: as used in this chapter , shall include the stepfather and stepmother and the adoptive or resource family parent. See New Jersey Statutes 9:6-2
No hearing may commence under this act unless the court enters a finding:
a. That the parent or guardian is present at the hearing or has been served with a copy of the complaint; or
b. If the parent or guardian is not present, that every reasonable effort has been made to effect service under sections 18 and 19 hereof.
L.1974, c. 119, s. 21, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.