N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44G-13.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:44G-13.7 - Reports and recommendations

(a) An LCSW's written report shall identify the party or parties on whose behalf the evaluation was prepared and list all individual(s) personally evaluated.

(b) An LCSW shall not provide any opinion regarding any individual whom the LCSW has not personally evaluated. An LCSW may report what an evaluated individual has stated or address theoretical issues or hypothetical questions, so long as the limited basis of the information is explained.

(c) An LCSW shall complete written reports in a timely manner. Delays of more than one month from the final session with any party to the custody/parenting time evaluation are considered excessive. In the event of extenuating circumstances, such as inability to collect final documents from collateral contacts, the LCSW shall provide, in writing, the reasons for the delay as follows:

1. An LCSW 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;

2. An LCSW who is selected by both parties without a court appointment shall submit the report only to both parties or their attorneys; or

3. An LCSW who is selected by only one party without a court appointment shall submit the report only to that party or the party's attorney.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44G-13.7