N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-10.13

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

Section 13:103-10.13 - Distribution of money and personal belongings of deceased juveniles

(a) Prior to the distribution of any money remaining in the account of a deceased juvenile, those funds shall be used to pay:

1. Court ordered penalty assessments, restitution, and fines;

2. Other revenue obligations or fees;

3. Fees for medical and/or dental treatment; and

4. Fees for prescription or nonprescription drugs or medicine.

(b) When a juvenile who is younger than age 18 expires, money in the juvenile's account and other property of the juvenile shall be turned over to the juvenile's parent or guardian.

(c) When a juvenile aged 18 or older expires without a will and the amount of money in the juvenile's account and/or the value of personal property is $ 2,000 or less, such money and personal property shall be turned over to the next-of-kin shown in the most recent Commission records. The next-of-kin shall be required to sign an itemized list/receipt of such money and personal property, and a statement in which the next-of-kin certifies no knowledge of the existence of an official will. The Superintendent or designee shall take the necessary steps to verify the identity of the next-of-kin.

(d) When a juvenile aged 18 or older expires without a will and the amount of money in the account and/or the value of personal property exceeds $ 2,000, these assets may be released to the juvenile's relative or other claimant only after the relative or claimant presents to the Superintendent or designee a certified, filed copy of Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, or a filed Affidavit from the Office of County Probate that entitles the claimant to assets without administration (see N.J.S.A. 3B:10-3 and 4).

(e) In the event a juvenile aged 18 or older dies without leaving a will and there are no known relatives, the funds in the juvenile's account, if any, shall be closed out and, pursuant to the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, N.J.S.A. 46:30B, transferred to the Department of the Treasury after deductions for burial or cremation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-10.13