30:1-16 - Order of court to remedy improper conditions - New Jersey Statutes

30:1-16.  Order of court to remedy improper conditions
    If it shall appear after any such investigation of any of the institutions or noninstitutional agencies enumerated in sections 30:1-14 and 30:1-15 of this  Title, that the laws relating to the construction, management and affairs of  any such institution, and the care, treatment, government and discipline of its  inmates or patients are being violated, or that inmates or patients in any such  institution are cruelly, negligently or improperly treated or inadequate  provision is made for their sustenance, clothing, care, supervision or other  condition necessary to their suitable and proper well being, the commissioner  or the State board may institute a civil action in any court of competent  jurisdiction against the proper superintendent, commissioner, agent, medical  director, warden, manager, keeper, chief executive officer or other officer of  such institution or in control thereof, or responsible for such violation or  omission.  The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise  and may direct him to modify any treatment or to apply such remedy, or both, or  carry out the requirements of the commissioner or the State board as may be  just and effectual.

     Amended by L.1953, c. 29, p. 504, s. 1;  L.1971, c. 384, s. 12, eff. Jan. 5, 1972.