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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Discharge of individuals admitted to and continuing to receive functional services without an order of the court shall be effected under the following circumstances:
(1) upon written application by the parent or guardian of the person of a minor or by the guardian of the person of an adult;
(2) upon written application by the person with a developmental disability on his own behalf, after receiving services on his own application or request;
(3) upon determination by the commissioner or his designated agent that functional services of the department are no longer required;
(4) upon attainment of the age of 21 years in the absence of a valid request for continuation of functional services; or
(5) upon determination by the commissioner that no condition of developmental disability exists.
Discharge of individuals under the circumstances described in class (1) and (2) of this section shall be effected as promptly as practicable, under rules promulgated by the Department of Health and Senior Services.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 4-107.3 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-30-institutions-and-agencies/nj-st-sect-30-4-107-3/
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