New Jersey Statutes Title 9. Children Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts 9 § 6-8.18

The Division of Child Protection and Permanency, shall upon receipt of such report, take action to insure the safety of the child under section 4 of P.L.1971, c. 437 (C.9:6-8.11). The report shall be deemed an oral complaint under section 12 of P.L.1951, c. 138 (C.30:4C-12), and the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, shall investigate the circumstances under which the child was injured and may, after such investigation has been completed, apply for a court order placing the child under its care and supervision, pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1951, c. 138 (C.30:4C-12).