N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:18-2.17

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10A:18-2.17 - Procedure for handling correspondence removed from the inmate's possession

(a) When correspondence violates one of the categories cited in N.J.A.C. 10A:18-2.1 4 and is removed from the inmate's possession, the following action shall be taken:

1. The staff member who removes the correspondence from the inmate must submit a written report no later than the end of the shift to the shift commander identifying:

i. The correspondence removed;

ii. The inmate's name and number from whom it was removed;

iii. The time and date of removal; and

iv. The category which the correspondence violates.

2. The decision of the staff member shall be reviewed by the shift commander.

3. The correspondence shall be returned to the inmate within 48 hours if the shift commander disagrees with the determination of the staff member.

4. The written report shall be initialed and returned to the staff member if the shift commander agrees with the determination.

5. The staff member shall provide the inmate, within 72 hours of the removal, with a written notice which identifies:

i. The correspondence removed;

ii. The reason for removing it; and

iii. The inmate's right to appeal the removal.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:18-2.17

Amended by R.2002 d.407, effective 12/16/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 3050(a), 34 N.J.R. 4444(b).
Substituted references to staff member for references to correction officer throughout.
Amended by R.2008 d.141, effective 6/2/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 5043(a), 40 N.J.R. 3309(a).
In (a)1 through (a)4, substituted "commander" for "supervisor".