N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-1.5

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

Section 10A:31-1.5 - Rulemaking and exemption authority

(a) Pursuant to 30:1B-10, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections is authorized to establish minimum standards for adult county correctional facilities.

(b) The Commissioner is authorized to determine matters related to rules establishing the minimum standards regarding the administration of adult county correctional facilities and to modify rules so that such rules can function effectively.

(c) The Commissioner may exempt an adult county correctional facility from adherence to a rule or certain provisions or requirements of a rule in instances when strict compliance would result in:

1. An undue hardship;

2. An inability to meet a therapeutic, rehabilitative or medical need; or

3. A security risk to the overall management, safe or orderly operation of an adult county correctional facility.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-1.5

New Rule, R.2006 d.59, effective 2/6/2006.
See: 37 N.J.R. 3201(a), 38 N.J.R. 995(a).