N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-20.17

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

Section 13:95-20.17 - Supervision of visits

(a) Visits shall be supervised to help prevent the passage of contraband and to insure the security and orderly operation of the secure facility.

(b) The staff member in charge of the visiting room shall be responsible for ensuring that all visits are conducted in a quiet, orderly and dignified manner.

(c) The staff member(s) supervising visits shall be cognizant of any articles passed between the juvenile and the visitor. If there is a reasonable suspicion that articles are being passed which constitute contraband or are otherwise in violation of the law or regulations, the articles shall be confiscated and examined.

(d) Handshaking, embracing and kissing shall be permitted, within appropriate bounds, at the beginning and end of the visit in order to minimize the opportunity to introduce contraband into the secure facility.

1. A juvenile and visitor may hold hands during the visit.

2. Time restrictions regarding contact shall not apply to small children.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-20.17