N.J. Admin. Code § 10:43-7.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:43-7.1 - Procedure for questioning prospective guardian suitability

(a) If the service component or the Bureau of Guardianship Services, as applicable, is informed that a family member or other interested party wishes to be appointed guardian, and the staff of the service component unit reaches the conclusion that the prospective guardian will not be to the best interest of the individual:

1. Staff of the service component shall notify the Chief, Bureau of Guardianship Services, as soon as practicable; and

2. The administrative head of the service component shall provide documentation to the Bureau of Guardianship Services of the reason of unsuitability, including the address and relationship of the person deemed unsuitable. BGS shall include this information in the guardianship application.

(b) If the service component has some concern about the suitability of the prospective guardian, where BGS is not petitioning for guardianship, this concern shall be referred for legal consultation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:43-7.1