N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42-12.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 13:42-12.5 - Required disclosures

(a) A licensee shall provide information, in writing, to the parties to assist them in understanding the nature of the custody/parenting time evaluation and/or termination of parental rights evaluation and the implications of their agreement to participate. This information shall include the following:

1. Purpose, procedures and methods;

2. Fees;

3. Responsibility of parties for payment of the fees and whether payment will be required prior to the delivery of any report;

4. Limits of confidentiality;

5. Special policies pertaining to issues, such as canceled and/or missed appointments; and

6. Limitation on communications, as set forth in 13:42-12.4.

(b) A licensee shall inform the parties about the purpose of any assessment instruments, interview techniques and the use of any information collected. The licensee shall provide this information, as appropriate, to children, to the extent that they are able to understand.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42-12.5