N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:9-7.2

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

Section 10A:9-7.2 - Procedure for reviewing nonemergency transfer requests

(a) Requests for transfer to another correctional facility within the Department of Corrections may be initiated by the inmate or by the Administrator of the correctional facility in which the inmate is confined.

(b) Requests for transfer also may be initiated by the Commissioner or designee.

(c) All requests for transfer and the reason(s) therefor shall be submitted, in writing, to the appropriate Institutional Classification Committee (I.C.C.). No request shall be considered without an accompanying statement of reasons.

(d) Requests for transfer received from attorneys or other third parties on behalf of an inmate shall not be considered. All third-party individuals making such requests shall be advised that the inmate must initiate the request. However, third parties may submit written comments to the appropriate I.C.C. in conjunction with an inmate request, all of which shall be considered by the I.C.C. when they review the inmate's request.

(e) If approved by the Administrator of the receiving facility, the Administrator at the correctional facility where the inmate is housed shall forward the Agreement of Transfer form to the intake coordinator who shall make the necessary arrangements to effectuate the transfer.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:9-7.2

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 998(c), effective 5/18/2015.

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1610(a), effective 8/15/2022