N.J. Stat. § 9:23-17: Jurisdiction of courts not conferred by this act

Neither this act nor the compact contained herein shall be construed to confer on any court jurisdiction to place children or any class of children if the court does not otherwise have jurisdiction in making any placements into another state party to the compact. A court shall follow the procedures and implement the requirements as are otherwise contained in law and shall also take the steps necessary for compliance with the compact.

L.1989, c.284, s.13.