N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42-12.7

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

Section 13:42-12.7 - Reports and recommendations

(a) A licensee shall complete written reports in a timely manner. Delays of more than two months from when all data has been collected relevant to the custody/parenting time evaluation and/or termination of parental rights evaluation are considered excessive. In the event of extenuating circumstances, such as inability to collect final documents from collateral contacts, the licensee shall provide, in writing, the reasons for the delay in accordance with (c), (d) and (e) below.

(b) A licensee shall not provide any opinion regarding the psychological functioning of any individual who has not been personally evaluated. A licensee may report what an evaluated individual has stated or address theoretical issues or hypothetical questions, as long as the limited basis of the information is explained.

(c) A licensee who is court-appointed shall submit the report only to the court and to both parties or their attorneys, unless otherwise specified in a court order.

(d) A licensee who is selected by both parties shall submit the report only to both parties or their attorneys, unless otherwise specified in a consent order.

(e) A licensee who is selected by only one party shall submit the report only to that party or that party's attorney unless the party notifies the licensee in writing that the party does not want to receive the report.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42-12.7