N.J. Stat. § 9:6-8.18
Current through L. 2024, c. 80.
The Division of Child Protection and Permanency, shall upon receipt of such report, take action to insure the safety of the child under section 4 of P.L. 1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.11). The report shall be deemed an oral complaint under section 12 of P.L. 1951, c.138 (C.30:4C-12), and the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, shall investigate the circumstances under which the child was injured and may, after such investigation has been completed, apply for a court order placing the child under its care and supervision, pursuant to section 12 of P.L. 1951, c.138 (C.30:4C-12).
N.J.S. § 9:6-8.18