N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-9.12

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

Section 13:95-9.12 - Transportation costs in a civil action

(a) The costs of transporting a juvenile to court for civil action will be paid by the Commission when:

1. The cause of action is related to the juvenile's confinement;

2. The cause of action is a Family Court matter such as, but not limited to, matrimonial and child custody; or

3. The juvenile is a defendant and the plaintiff is a governmental entity.

(b) The cost of transporting a juvenile to court for a civil action other than those listed in (a) above shall be paid in advance of the transportation by:

1. The juvenile or the juvenile's legal guardian;

2. The juvenile's attorney or representative; and/or

3. The person bringing the civil action against the juvenile or that person's representative.

(c) The secure facility Business Office shall prepare a detailed written statement of expenses using the following criteria to determine the cost of transportation due:

1. The number of custody staff members and/or supervisors required for the juvenile's custody status handled in accordance with this subchapter;

2. The fee per custody staff member/supervisor which is the maximum salary of each representative title at time and a half;

3. The State vehicle mileage cost which is established by the Director, Division of Budget and Accounting, Department of Treasury. The overall State vehicle cost shall be based on the mileage rate times the sum of the number of miles to and from the destination;

4. The cost of meals;

i. The projected number of meals for juveniles and custody staff members which shall be established in accordance with the State of New Jersey Travel Regulations, Department of Treasury.

ii. The fee charged for each meal (breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) which shall be based on the rate in the current State of New Jersey Travel Regulations, Department of Treasury; and

iii. The cost of meals which shall be the projected number of meals times the per meal fee established by the State of New Jersey Travel Regulations, Department of Treasury; and

5. All tolls and parking expenses.

(d) The total costs of transporting a juvenile to court for civil actions must be received in the form of a certified check made payable to the "Treasurer, State of New Jersey" and submitted for processing to the secure facility Business Office.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-9.12