N.J. Admin. Code § 13:92-7.6

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

Section 13:92-7.6 - Reporting of incidents

(a) The death of a juvenile or staff in any detention facility, as well as injuries to a juvenile or staff which, in the opinion of the treating physician, may cause death, serious disability, or disfigurement, shall be reported to the Commission as soon as practicable, but no later than within 24 hours of the occurrence.

(b) All suicidal gestures shall be reported to the Commission as soon as practicable, but no later than within three days of the occurrence.

(c) All fires, attempted suicides, escapes, and attempted escapes shall be reported to the Commission as soon as practicable, but no later than within 24 hours of the occurrence.

(d) Other incidents, such as alleged sexual assaults by juveniles or staff, outbreaks of contagious disease, group disturbances involving four or more juveniles, any situation that requires medical or mental health attention outside the facility for juveniles or staff, substantial damage to the facility, mechanical restraints beyond 30 minutes, and instances when a juvenile is transferred to an adult facility, shall be reported to the Commission within three days of the occurrence.

(e) The incidents identified in (a) through (d) above shall be documented, legibly hand-printed or typed, on the Commission's "Incident Report" form set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:92 Appendix A, incorporated herein by reference.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:92-7.6

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 2241(a), effective 11/5/2018