N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-9.3

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

Section 10A:31-9.3 - Use of restraining equipment

(a) Restraining equipment may be used only in the following instances:

1. As a precaution against escape during transit;

2. For medical reasons by direction of appropriately authorized medical staff;

3. To prevent inmate injury or injury to others; or

4. To prevent property damage.

(b) Restraining equipment shall be used to prevent property damage only in instances when such use has been approved by the adult county correctional facility Administrator or designee.

(c) At no time shall an inmate be left without proper supervision while in restraints.

(d) Restraints shall not be used as punishment, or in any way that causes undue physical discomfort, inflicts physical pain or restricts the blood circulation or breathing of an inmate.

(e) Restraints shall be removed promptly when the reason for their initial use has ceased to exist or has sufficiently abated.

(f) In the event restraints are used, a written report by the correctional personnel involved shall be submitted to the appropriate supervisor before the end of the tour of duty.

(g) The use of restraining equipment on a pregnant inmate shall be as set forth in N.J.A.C. 10A:31-13.10(d) through (h).

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-9.3

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