N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-416 : — STATE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERSESTABLISHMENT —416 - Legal action TEXT PDF In order to protect a vulnerable adult, the county director or his designee may initiate appropriate legal action including, but not limited to, petitioning for guardianship or conservatorship. N.J.S. § 52:27D-416 L.1993, c.249, s.11.