N.J. Stat. § 44:4-88: Length of stay of poor person in welfare-house

Any poor person or child who is committed or removed to a welfare-house shall be received by the director of welfare, and be supported and relieved therein until in the case of a person not a minor it shall appear that such person is no longer a poor person within the meaning of this chapter when in the discretion of the county welfare board such person so removed may be discharged.