2014 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 9 - CHILDREN--JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURTS
Section 9:6-8.39 - Issuance of warrant and reports
9:6-8.39. Issuance of warrant and reports
a. The court may issue a warrant directing the parent or guardian with whom the child is residing to be brought before the court, when a complaint is filed with the court under this act and it appears that (1) the summons cannot be served; or (2) the summoned person has refused to obey the summons; or (3) the parent or guardian is likely to leave the jurisdiction; or (4) a summons, in the court's opinion, would be ineffectual; or (5) the safety of the child is endangered.
b. When issuing a warrant under this section, the court may also direct that the child be brought before the court.
c. If a warrant is not executed within 2 court days of its issuance such fact shall be reported to the court within 3 court days of its issuance.
L.1974, c. 119, s. 19, eff. Oct. 10, 1974. Amended by L.1977, c. 209, s. 18, eff. Sept. 7, 1977.
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