N.J. Admin. Code § 10:45-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 10:45-2.1 - Eligibility requirements for adults

(a) An individual 18 years or older is eligible for guardianship services if he or she is receiving or has been formally determined by the Division to be eligible for services from the Division and has been:

1. Administratively determined to be in need of guardianship by the administrative head of the service component, based upon an assessment and recommendation of a team of professional staff and referred to BGS before April 12, 1985; or

2. Adjudicated as an incapacitated individual by a court of competent jurisdiction and has had the BGS appointed by the court as guardian of the person.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) above, every individual receiving guardianship services from BGS without prior judicial review shall be reevaluated pursuant to 30:4-165.1 3, to determine whether the need for such services continues to exist and, if so, application shall be made to a court of competent jurisdiction for appointment of a guardian of the person for that individual.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:45-2.1