Establishes compensatory time lost to investigation of unsubstantiated child abuse, neglect, or other issue in child custody cases.
This bill allows parents in New Jersey to request additional court-ordered parenting time if their scheduled visits were interrupted by investigations into unsubstantiated child abuse, neglect, or related custody issues. Under the new rules, the Superior Court must grant this compensatory time unless a judge determines it is not in the child's best interest, provided the investigation did not result in a finding of abuse or neglect. The replacement time must match the original schedule in type and duration, occur within two years of the denial, and be selected by the affected parent. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that these provisions do not create civil liability for investigative agencies or their employees.
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Introduced Jun 26, 2026
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Benjie Wimberly
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