N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-2.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:103-2.7 - Notification to juveniles of their rights and responsibilities

(a) Upon reception into the community program each juvenile shall be given written notification that they have the following rights:

1. To be treated respectfully, impartially, and fairly by all personnel;

2. To be informed of the rules, procedures, and schedules concerning the operation of the community program;

3. To participate in counseling, education, vocational training, and employment, as far as resources are available, and in keeping with the juvenile's interests, needs, and abilities;

4. To use the services of the Commission's Ombudsman; and

5. To freedom of religious affiliation and voluntary religious worship within the community program.

(b) In addition to the rights set forth in (a) above, upon admission to a residential community home, a juvenile shall be given written notification that the following rights apply to juveniles in residential community homes:

1. To health care, which includes medical, mental, and dental treatment;

2. To nutritious meals, proper bedding, and clothing, a laundry schedule for cleaning bedding and clothing, an opportunity to shower daily, sufficient warmth, proper ventilation, fresh air, a regular exercise period, and toilet articles;

3. To correspond with and receive visits from family members and other persons where there is no threat to security or order in keeping with the rules and schedules of the residential community home;

4. To unrestricted and confidential access to the courts by correspondence;

5. To legal counsel from an attorney of the juvenile's choice, both through meetings and through correspondence, and the right to receive help when it is available through a legal assistance program;

6. To participate in the use of law reference materials to assist in resolving legal problems; and

7. To a wide range of reading material for educational purposes and for enjoyment;

(c) Upon reception into the community program each juvenile shall be given written notification that they have the following responsibilities:

1. To treat all others, including employees, juveniles, and any visitors, respectfully, impartially, and fairly;

2. To know and abide by the rules, procedures, and schedules concerning the operation of the community program;

3. To take advantage of activities (such as counseling, education, vocational training, and employment) that may help the juvenile live a successful and law abiding life within the community program and in the community. The juvenile will be expected to abide by the regulations governing the use of such activities;

4. To attend educational programs conducted by the Commission as required by law; and

5. To recognize and respect the rights of others to freedom of religious affiliation and voluntary religious worship within the community program.

(d) In addition to the responsibilities set forth in (c) above, upon admission to a residential community home, a juvenile shall be given written notification that juveniles in residential community homes have the following responsibilities:

1. To follow laundry and shower schedules, to maintain neat and clean living quarters, and to seek medical and dental care as needed;

2. To conduct him- or herself properly during visits, to refuse to accept or pass contraband, and to comply with Commission rules and State or Federal laws through the juvenile's correspondence;

3. To use the available law library resources in keeping with the residential community home procedures and schedules and to respect the rights of other juveniles in the use of this legal material; and

4. To seek and utilize reading material for personal benefit, without depriving others of their right to use same.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-2.7