New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 41 - RECORDS CONFIDENTIALITY AND ACCESS TO CLIENT, DIVISION, AND PROVIDER RECORDS
Subchapter 5 - ACCESS AND RELEASE OF RECORDS
Section 10:41-5.1 - Access to client record

(a) An individual currently or formerly receiving services from the Division, or an individual's legal guardian, is entitled to inspect or request a copy of the client record. The Division shall require that the request to inspect the client record be in writing. The Division, or agency, must provide access or deny the request for access to the client record as soon as possible but no later than 30 days of the receipt of the request, as described in 45 CFR 164.524(b).

(b) Records of an individual shall be open to inspection by other persons upon receipt of a valid written authorization, as described in 45 C.F.R. 164.524(b).

(c) A staff person must be present, at all times, during the inspection of a client or Division record. Staff knowledgeable about the contents of the record shall offer assistance in reviewing the record and provide assistance, if requested.