Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 9:6-8.59

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • 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.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
For good cause shown and after due notice, the court on its own motion, or that of the county prosecutor, the law guardian, the respondent’s attorney, or the division may stay execution of arrest, set aside, modify or vacate any order issued in the course of a proceeding under this act. The court must state the grounds for this action.

L.1974, c. 119, s. 39, eff. Oct. 10, 1974. Amended by L.1977, c. 209, s. 28, eff. Sept. 7, 1977.