New Jersey § 26:2H-119 Immunity from criminal, civil liability.

New Jersey Statutes

§ 26:2H-119 — Immunity from criminal, civil liability.

New Jersey § 26:2H-119

Title 26HEALTH AND VITAL STATISTICS

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 26:2H-119 (2026).

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a.A mental health care representative shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability for any actions performed in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of this act to carry out the terms of an advance directive for mental health care.

b.A mental health care professional shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability, or to discipline by the psychiatric facility or the respective State licensing board for professional misconduct, for any actions performed to carry out the terms of an advance directive for mental health care in good faith and in accordance with: the provisions of this act; any rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Health or the Commissioner of Human Services pursuant to this act; and accepted professional standards.

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19. a. A mental health care representative shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability for any actions performed in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of this act to carry out the terms of an advance directive for mental health care. b. A mental health care professional shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability, or to discipline by the psychiatric facility or the respective State licensing board for professional misconduct, for any actions performed to carry out the terms of an advance directive for mental health care in good faith and in accordance with: the provisions of this act; any rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Health or the Commissioner of Human Services pursuant to this act; and accepted professional standards. c. A psychiatric facility shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability for any actions performed in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of this act to carry out the terms of an advance directive for mental health care. L.2005, c.233, s.19; amended 2012, c.17, s.251.