New Jersey
Overview
New Jersey has not enacted supported decision-making legislation and no supported decision-making bills are pending currently (2024). We are not aware of any case law denying petitions for guardianship (or terminating existing guardianships) in favor of supported decision-making
Guardianship Laws
Supported Decision-Making
Case Law & Court Orders
None found
State Grant Programs
None awarded
Other Resources
- Website: Supported Decision-Making as an Alternative to Guardianship, Autism New Jersey
- Website: Supported Decision-Making and Alternatives to Guardianship, SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
- Website: Guardianship and Alternative Options Go Bag, The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute
- Website: The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, Q&A: What is Supported Decision-Making?
- Brochure: NJ Departments of Education, Human Services, and Children and Family Services, and the NJ Bureau of Guardianship: Preparing for the Age of Majority: Supported Decision-Making and Other Support Options
- Article & Video: Center for Parent Information and Resources, Buzz | Supported Decision Making
Website: Susan Clark Law Group Article “Guardianship Alternatives in New Jersey”
Information Last Updated: January 24, 2025