N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:95-5.3 - Searches of juveniles and facilities

(a) All secure facility housing, work, educational, training, visitation and other areas to which juveniles have access shall be searched thoroughly for contraband on a routine, continuing basis. Searches shall be unannounced and irregularly timed, and may be limited to a specific building or area.

(b) Procedures to be utilized in conducting searches shall be as set forth in an internal management document prepared by each secure facility Superintendent or designee to be promulgated pursuant to the search plan required by N.J.A.C. 13:95-5.2. Such procedures may provide that a juvenile may be excluded from entry into an area being searched to facilitate the safe and effective performance of the search.

(c) Searches of juveniles shall be conducted in a professional and dignified manner, with maximum courtesy and respect for the juvenile's person, and under sanitary conditions.

(d) No juvenile shall be searched as punishment or discipline.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-5.3