N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-13.16

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

Section 13:95-13.16 - Withdrawal of personal items or activities

(a) Whenever, in the judgment of a custody staff member, there is imminent danger that a juvenile will destroy clothing or any item usually permitted the juvenile in the housing unit, or do injury to self, to another person, or to property with such items, a custody staff member of the rank of Sergeant or above may deprive the juvenile of such items, if practicable. In such case, however, every effort shall be made to supply a substitute for the item or to permit the juvenile to use the item under the supervision of a custody staff member.

(b) Whenever a juvenile is deprived of any usually authorized item or activity, a written report identifying both the juvenile and the item or activity shall immediately be forwarded to the shift supervisor, who shall forward a copy of the report to the Superintendent or designee.

(c) The Superintendent or designee shall review any such restriction within one week. Any continued restriction shall be permitted only with the written authorization of the Superintendent or designee.

(d) Such restrictions shall be reviewed on a weekly basis to determine whether there is reasonable certainty that the danger to person or property is no longer imminent and the restriction may be lifted.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-13.16