Day: July 9, 2024

NJ Supreme Court Rules Court Can’t Dismiss Title 30 Action But Continue Parental Restraints

NJ Supreme Court Rules Court Can’t Dismiss Title 30 Action But Continue Parental Restraints

In New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency v. J.C. (A-8-23/088071) (Decided May 29, 2024), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the family court does not have the authority under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-12 to dismiss a Title 30 action — and with it, a parent’s appointed counsel —