N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:18-2.24

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10A:18-2.24 - Cost of mailing correspondence for nonindigent inmates

(a) If a nonindigent inmate has funds in his or her account, the nonindigent inmate shall be charged for the cost of mailing correspondence.

(b) If the nonindigent inmate has temporarily overdrawn the account or has a balance in the account, but the balance is not sufficient to pay the total cost of mailing the correspondence, the correctional facility shall:

1. Ensure that the correspondence is mailed via First Class or standard mail whichever costs less;

2. Remove from the nonindigent inmate's account the amount available in accordance with (c) below;

3. Charge the nonindigent inmate's account the amount owed the correctional facility; and

4. Advise the nonindigent inmate in writing of the amount owed and the reason therefor.

(c) Until the correctional facility has been reimbursed in full for the cost of mailing correspondence via First Class or standard mail whichever is lower, the Business Manager or designee shall:

1. Remove from the nonindigent inmate's account any amount of funds in excess of the one time monthly amount of $ 15.00 for reimbursement for the full cost of mailing correspondence in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:2-2;

2. Note in the nonindigent inmate's account each removal of funds from an inmate's account;

3. Provide to the nonindigent inmate a monthly account statement to include each removal of funds for the cost of mailing correspondence from the nonindigent inmate's account; and

4. Reimburse to the correctional facility the funds collected from the inmate for the cost of mailing correspondence. Reimbursements shall be made in accordance with applicable State and Departmental internal management policies.

(d) Mailing costs are regarded as collectable if a nonindigent inmate is paroled or released prior to making full reimbursement of funds owed for correspondence mailing costs.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:18-2.24

Amended by R.1997 d.431, effective 10/6/1997.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 2769(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4311(c).
Inserted nonindigent references throughout and substantially amended.
Amended by R.2002 d.407, effective 12/16/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 3050(a), 34 New Jersey Register 4444(b).
In (e), substituted "Administrator" for "Superintendent".

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 1182(b), effective 6/5/2023