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N.J. Ct. R. 5:21-6

Post-Complaint Detention

activein force · 1983-12-31 – presentact-effective-date

At any time after the filing of a complaint the court may, after a detention or shelter care hearing and pursuant to these rules, direct that a juvenile be placed in an appropriate facility.

History

Note: Source-R. (1969) 5:8-6(c). Adopted December 20, 1983, to be effective December 31, 1983.

Provenance

Source
njcourts.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-14
Content hash
74209ca12f0b5a9a85643fe2951df880a4e19d3a6cb45921e97d677c789f5e60
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