Current through L. 2024, c. 87.
Section 53:1-20.9e - Conducting of criminal history record background check for guardiansa. In accordance with the provisions of sections 6 and 7 of P.L. 2005, c. 370(C.52:27G-37 and C.52:27G-38), the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall conduct a criminal history record background check, including a name and fingerprint identification check, of each person seeking registration as a professional guardian who is required to undergo a criminal history record background check pursuant to P.L. 2005, c. 370(C.52:27G-32 et al.).b. For the purpose of conducting a criminal history record background check pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the Division of State Police shall examine its own files and arrange for a similar examination by federal authorities. The division shall immediately forward the information obtained as a result of conducting the check to the public guardian.c. The Division of State Police shall promptly notify the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults in the event a person who is required to undergo a criminal history record background check pursuant to section 6 of P.L. 2005, c. 370(C.52:27G-37) is convicted of a crime or offense in this State after the date the background check was performed. Upon receipt of such notification, the public guardian shall make a determination regarding the continuation of the registration of the person as a professional guardian.Added by L. 2005, c. 370, s. 8, eff. 7/11/2006.