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N.J. Ct. R. 5:17-1
Appearances
The juvenile, the juvenile's parents or guardian, and each family member alleged in the petition as contributing to the family crisis, shall appear at the initial hearing. A warrant may issue to compel the appearance of any such person who fails to appear. However, no warrant shall be issued for failure to appear pursuant to telephonic notification. Any warrant issued pursuant to this rule shall be limited to arrest during hours that the court is in session and shall state that the non-appearing party be brought directly to court and not incarcerated prior to court appearance. Each of said persons may present evidence regarding the existence of a juvenile-family crisis.
History
Note: Source-new. Adopted December 20, 1983, to be effective December 31, 1983; caption amended and former rule redesignated paragraph (a) and paragraph (b) adopted November 5, 1986 to be effective January 1, 1987; paragraph (a) amended and paragraph (b) deleted July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994.
Provenance
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- njcourts.gov
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- 2026-09-15
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- 2026-09-14
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