New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency v. J.C. and K.C.

Syllabus

The family court does not have the authority under N.J.S.A. 30:4C-12 to dismiss a Title 30 action -- and with it, a parent's appointed counsel -- but continue restraints on a parent's conduct. If the family court finds that it is in the best interests of the child to continue the restraints on a parent's conduct, it must keep the case open to facilitate judicial oversight of the Division's continued involvement, while safeguarding a parent's right to counsel.