N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:20-4.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 10A:20-4.20 - Testing for prohibited substances

(a) All inmates who participate in an RCRP shall be subject to testing for prohibited substances a minimum of every 21 days or at the request of the New Jersey Department of Corrections.

(b) Testing for prohibited substances at an RCRP shall be conducted in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:3-5.10. Collection, storage, and analysis of specimens at an RCRP shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable subsections at N.J.A.C. 10A:3-5.11.

(c) In order to comply with N.J.A.C. 10A:3-5.10 and the applicable subsections at N.J.A.C. 10A:3-5.11, the Director, or designee, of the RCRP shall be considered the equivalent of the facility administrator. A staff supervisor, or designee, shall be considered the equivalent of a custody staff member of the rank of Sergeant, or above.

(d) Form 172-II Continuity of Evidence--On-site Urine Specimen form shall accompany all specimens that are delivered by the RCRP to the designated confirmation laboratory, as determined by the Commissioner, or designee.

(e) The designated confirmation laboratory shall forward the original laboratory report of a positive specimen analysis to the Division of Operations, Health Services Unit, which shall then forward the original laboratory report to the Office of Community Programs and the regional institution.

(f) When the specimen analysis tests positive, the regional institution is responsible for:

1. Writing disciplinary charges in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:4; and

2. Forwarding the disciplinary charges and laboratory report to the Disciplinary Hearing Officer at the appropriate facility for use at the disciplinary hearing.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:20-4.20

Amended by R.2003 d.225, effective 6/2/2003.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 4325(a), 35 New Jersey Register 2483(a).
Rewrote the section.

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 2191(a), effective 10/16/2023