N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-10.8

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 13:103-10.8 - Critical illness or death of a juvenile; notification of next of kin; referral to local law enforcement authorities and the Office of Investigations

(a) The Commission shall take all reasonable steps to notify a juvenile's adult relatives immediately of a juvenile's critical injury or death, including, when necessary and appropriate, seeking assistance from local law enforcement authorities and the New Jersey State Police.

(b) A letter confirming all steps taken to notify adult relatives shall be forwarded to the next of kin, and a copy of the letter shall be placed in the juvenile's file.

(c) In the event the juvenile is removed from the critical list, the next of kin shall again be informed in accordance with this section.

(d) In the case of a death of a juvenile, the Executive Director or designee shall be responsible to ensure that the following individuals are notified immediately:

1. The Regional Administrator;

2. The juvenile's next of kin;

3. The county medical examiner's office;

4. The appropriate State child protective services agency; and

5. The Office of Investigations.

(e) The Superintendent or designee shall immediately notify local law enforcement authorities and the Office of Investigations of any unusual incident or event including any critical injury or death of a juvenile.

(f) The preparation of all reports shall be governed by the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:95-21, Reports, in the Commission's rules on Secure Facilities.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-10.8