Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 44:11-3

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
3. A verified statement by the director of the welfare board, or the director’s authorized representative, annexed to the complaint and setting forth that a review by the Division of Family Services in the Department of Human Services indicates that the recipient is functionally incapacitated, shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for the appointment.

L.1964, c.155, s.3; amended 2013, c.103, s.122.