N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-13.9

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

Section 13:95-13.9 - Personal items; searches

(a) All juveniles shall be dressed in clothing issued by the secure facility after a thorough search for contraband.

1. Searches of juveniles shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:95-5.

(b) The issue and exchange of clothing shall be handled on the same basis for all juveniles in all housing units.

(c) Each juvenile shall be provided with the following items, subject to such reasonable guidelines as may be issued by the Superintendent or designee:

1. Clothing required for use in the room;

2. Bedding and mattresses;

3. Personal hygiene supplies (including soap, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste or powder, towel, toilet paper, and female sanitary supplies for women);

4. Utensils and supplies for adequately cleaning the room;

5. Eyeglasses;

6. Reading material;

7. Stamps;

8. Religious indicia;

9. Writing materials; and

10. Legal materials.

(d) The possession and use of radios and other appliances in all housing units shall be subject to written guidelines issued by the Superintendent.

(e) Written internal management procedures shall permit juveniles to have access to books and periodicals from the secure facility's library.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-13.9