New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10A - CORRECTIONS
Chapter 20 - RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION PROGRAM (RCRP)
Subchapter 4 - RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION PROGRAM
Section 10A:20-4.4 - General eligibility criteria for the Residential Community Reintegration Program

1. Be classified full minimum by the Institutional Classification Committee (I.C.C.) except as set forth in N.J.A.C. 10A:9-3 and 4; 2. Not demonstrate an undue risk to public safety;

3. Have a psychological evaluation within the last 12 months that supports placement in a Residential Community Reintegration Program and shall address the inmate's readiness and ability to adequately adapt to the pressures and responsibilities of living outside the correctional facility. The psychological evaluation shall not be more than 12 months old;

4. Have received medical and dental certification, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:20-4.9, indicating medical and dental clearance within the last 12 months;

5. Have made a satisfactory overall correctional facility adjustment with recommended educational and therapeutic program participation to assist in a successful reintegration process;

6. Have completed and signed Form 686--I Community Program Application for those inmates who are interested in participating;

7. Have had Form 686--I approved by the Institutional Classification Committee (ICC) as the initial step in the approval process;

8. Have been approved by the Residential Community Reintegration Program Notification Committee, when notification is required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-91.8, as the initial step in the approval process, and the facility administrator;

9. Have been reviewed by the Assessment and Treatment Center as a step in the approval process for male inmates; and

10. Have been given initial approval based on the criteria set forth by the I.C.C. and the Office of Community Programs (OCP) Classification and Assignment Unit, as set forth at N.J.A.C. 10A:1-2.3 and 10A:20-4.5.