N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-8.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 10A:31-8.14 - Transportation of inmates

(a) Custody staff involved in transportation shall receive special instructions, which shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Use of firearms;

2. Use of mechanical restraints;

3. Search of the transportation vehicle;

4. Strip searches;

5. Appropriate courtroom demeanor; and

6. Use of force.

(b) Special written transportation guidelines shall be developed by staff at each adult county correctional facility which emphasize safety and the prevention of escape.

(c) All personnel involved in the transport of inmates shall receive a copy of the transportation guidelines.

(d) Prior to custody staff members accepting escort responsibility for the custody of any inmate, sending facility staff shall ensure that the custody staff members are provided all mandatory inmate transportation documentation to include, but not be limited to:

1. Name and number;

2. Destination;

3. Custody status;

4. Current inmate photograph; and

5. Appropriate medical information for which there is a reason to know and any prescribed medications or instructions for special handling when transporting inmates with medical or psychiatric conditions.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-8.14

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3751(a), effective 12/4/2017