N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-4.8

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

Section 10A:72-4.8 - Use of mechanical restraints

(a) Authorization for the use of mechanical restraints, except handcuffs, shall be obtained from a supervisor with the title of Assistant District Parole Supervisor or above. If the safety of the parole officer or security is jeopardized, the parole officer, by reason of his or her experience and best judgment, may use mechanical restraints when authorization can not be obtained.

(b) Mechanical restraints may be used on parolees and lawfully confined persons in the following instances:

1. When transporting or awaiting transport in custody;

2. When the person's history, behavior, present emotional state or current medical advice indicates the likelihood that bodily injury, damage to property or escape will occur;

3. To prevent self-inflicted injury or injury to others; or

4. To prevent property damage.

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

(d) Mechanical restraints shall not be used as punishment, or in any way that causes unnecessary physical discomfort, inflicts unnecessary physical pain, or unnecessarily restricts blood circulation or breathing.

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

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:72-4.8

Amended by R.2011 d.291, effective 12/5/2011.
See: 43 N.J.R. 1408(a), 43 N.J.R. 3184(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (b), deleted ", inmates," following "parolees".