New Jersey Statutes Title 9. Children Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts 9 § 6-8.10c

a. Upon receiving the presentencing investigation information from the court pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2003, c. 301 (C.2C:44-6.2) concerning a sole caretaker of a child who will be incarcerated and the person who will assume care and custody of the child during the period of incarceration, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families shall conduct a child abuse record information check of its child abuse records to determine if an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against the person who will be responsible for the child's care and custody or any adult and juvenile over 12 years of age in the person's household.

b. If, based on the information provided by the court and the check of its child abuse records, the division determines that the incarcerated person's minor child may be at risk for abuse or neglect or the child's emotional, physical, health care, and educational needs will not be met during the period of incarceration, the division shall take appropriate action to ensure the safety of the child.