30:4C-23 - Voluntary surrenders and releases of custody and consents to adoption - New Jersey Statutes

30:4C-23.  Voluntary surrenders and releases of custody and consents to adoption    In addition to the methods otherwise provided in this article for establishing guardianship by the Bureau of Childrens Services, and when necessary to carry out the provisions of this act, the Bureau of Childrens Services, after due investigation and consideration, may, in cases where it would be to the permanent advantage of the child, take voluntary surrenders and  releases of custody and consents to adoption from the parent, parents, guardians or other persons or agencies having the right or authority to give such surrenders, releases or consents.  Such surrenders, releases or consents, when properly acknowledged before a person authorized to take acknowledgments of proofs in the State of New Jersey, shall be valid and binding irrespective of the age of the person giving the same, and shall be irrevocable except at the discretion of the Bureau of Childrens Services or upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

     L.1951, c. 138, p. 584, s. 23.  Amended by L.1962, c. 197, s. 24.