N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-17.8

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

Section 13:95-17.8 - Critical illness or death of a juvenile; notification of next of kin

(a) In the event of a juvenile's critical illness or death, the juvenile's next of kin shall be notified within 24 hours by the Superintendent or designee of the secure facility that maintains the classification and medical files of the juvenile.

(b) "Next of kin" shall be interpreted to mean:

1. Spouse;

2. Mother;

3. Father;

4. Guardian;

5. Persons connected by birth or marriage; or

6. Other persons indicated on official records.

(c) The Commission shall take all reasonable steps to notify next of kin 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.

(d) A letter confirming the telephone conversation shall be forwarded to the next of kin, and a copy of the letter shall be placed in the juvenile's classification file.

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

(f) In the case of a death of a juvenile, the Superintendent or designee shall be responsible to ensure that the following individuals have immediately been notified:

1. The juvenile's next of kin;

2. The Director of Operations;

3. The county medical examiner's office; and

4. The appropriate state child protective services agency.

(g) All reports shall be prepared in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:95-21, Reports.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-17.8

Amended by R.2011 d.202, effective 8/1/2011.
See: 43 N.J.R. 158(a), 43 N.J.R. 1889(a).
Rewrote (c).