N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:12-2.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 10A:12-2.4 - Management of assets and financial requirements for inmate groups

(a) The correctional facility Business Manager shall establish operating and bookkeeping procedures for documenting the cash assets of inmate groups and for the receipt and expenditure of inmate group funds in accordance with applicable internal management procedures.

(b) Inmate groups shall comply with the following:

1. Inmates elected to leadership positions shall serve without compensation or remuneration of any kind;

2. Inmate groups shall not be permitted to purchase food to sell for profit;

3. Inmate groups shall not engage in any profit-making enterprises or enter into contractual agreements without written approval from the Administrator and the appropriate Assistant Commissioner;

4. All profits derived from inmate group concessions where a buyer/seller relationship exists shall be appropriately documented and transferred into the Inmate Welfare Fund account no later than 60 calendar days after the end of each fiscal year;

5. Disbursements from inmate group concessions shall be restricted to operating expenditures only;

6. Inmate groups shall not exchange funds and/or materials with any other individuals, group(s) or organization(s);

7. Inmate groups must request and receive prior written approval from the Administrator or designee to solicit donations such as funds, assets or services;

8. Where applicable, the groups shall bear the cost of any supplies, services, or equipment; and

9. Upon termination or dissolution of an inmate group:

i. Unspent funds shall be transferred to the Inmate Welfare Fund; and

ii. The disposition of noncash assets shall be in accordance with the plans established by the group and approved by the Administrator.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:12-2.4