New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10A - CORRECTIONS
Chapter 19 - NEWS MEDIA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
Section 10A:19-2.4 - Newsworthy events

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10A:19-2.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) The Office of Public Information, New Jersey Department of Corrections, shall be notified of upcoming newsworthy events at least one week before the event.

(b) The Office of Public Information shall evaluate the newsworthiness of events and provide for appropriate news coverage.

(c) Events considered newsworthy shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Supervisory staff appointments;

2. Approval of Federal grants;

3. New construction;

4. Expansion or addition of services;

5. Significant changes in programs;

6. Opening of new correctional facilities;

7. Open houses;

8. Inspection tours;

9. Special events;

10. Volunteer activities and social functions of a commemorative or programmatic nature;

11. Public appearances by Department of Corrections personnel;

12. Participation of Department of Corrections personnel at conferences;

13. Publication of books, pamphlets or articles by Department of Corrections personnel;

14. Creation and/or operation of special programs or projects by inmates; and

15. Any other event worthy of public notice.

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