N.J. Admin. Code § 10:43-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10:43-2.1 - Initial screening for guardianship need

(a) Upon completion of the intake process and a determination of eligibility for Division services, the Intake Team shall conduct an initial screening to ascertain whether or not it appears that the individual age 17 or older will need a guardian.

1. If the Intake Team concludes that the individual appears to need a guardian, the service component shall forward a referral form with identified proposed guardian or co-guardians to the Chief of BGS.

2. If it appears that the individual will not need a guardian, the Intake Team shall note it in the individual's record. If the service component concludes at a later date that the individual appears to need a guardian, the service component shall forward a referral with identified proposed guardian or co-guardians to the Chief of BGS.

(b) When a minor approaches age 18, or an individual already over the age of 18, is receiving Division services, the service component shall conduct an initial screening to ascertain whether or not it appears that the individual will need a guardian.

1. If the service component concludes that the individual appears to need a guardian, the service component shall forward a referral with identified proposed guardian or co-guardians to the Chief of BGS.

2. If it appears that the individual will not need a guardian, the service component shall note it in the individual's record. If the service component concludes at a later date that the individual appears to need a guardian, the service component shall forward a referral with identified proposed guardian or co-guardians to the Chief of BGS.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:43-2.1