N.J. Stat. § 44:1-137: Expense of temporary commitment

A poor child temporarily committed by the overseer as provided in section 44:1-136 of this title shall, during such commitment and until the making by the court of an adjudication or order as provided by law in this article or otherwise, remain a charge against the municipality of the overseer's jurisdiction, to be paid for by the overseer from the funds at his disposal.