New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 4-25.15

a. If the division is advised by a court of competent jurisdiction that an individual who may be developmentally disabled is involved in a criminal proceeding before the court, the division shall determine whether the individual is eligible for functional services provided by the division in accordance with sections 13 through 16 of P.L.1965, c. 59 (C.30:4-25.1 through 30:4-25.4) and P.L.1985, c. 145 (C.30:6D-23 et seq.).

If the division determines that the individual is not eligible for services provided by the division, the individual may request a hearing to contest the decision pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).

b. If the individual is determined eligible for services provided by the division, the director of the division shall request the Director of the MSU to determine whether the individual is appropriate for, and will benefit from, admission to the MSU and whether a vacancy exists at the facility.