N.J. Stat. § 2A:4A-88: Temporary placement.

13. Temporary placement. Placement of the juvenile prior to the placement hearing or pending determination by the court concerning placement under a family service plan, pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1982, c.80 (C.2A:4A-89), shall be made in a host shelter, resource family or group home, a county shelter care facility as defined by law, or other suitable family setting. In no event shall such placement be arranged in a secure detention or other facility or in a secure correctional institution for the detention or treatment of juveniles accused of crimes or adjudged delinquent.

L.1982,c.80,s.13; amended 1995, c.280, s.17; 2004, c.130, s.7.