N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-8.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 10A:16-8.5 - Eligibility requirements for compassionate release

(a) A medical diagnosis to determine an inmate's eligibility for compassionate release may be initiated by the administrator, superintendent, a staff member of a correctional facility, or by the inmate, a member of the inmate's family, or the inmate's attorney by submitting the Compassionate Release Request Form to the Health Services Unit. The form will be available from members of the custody staff or health services in all correctional facilities. The medical diagnosis required for compassionate release shall be made by two health services licensed physicians designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections and shall include, but not be limited to:

1. A description of the terminal condition, disease, or syndrome or permanent physical incapacity;

2. A prognosis concerning the likelihood of recovery from the terminal condition, disease, or syndrome or permanent physical incapacity;

3. A description of the inmate's physical incapacity, if appropriate; and

4. A description of the type of ongoing treatment that would be required if the inmate is granted compassionate release.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-8.5

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 1568(a), effective 9/20/2021