New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10A - CORRECTIONS
Chapter 3 - SECURITY AND CONTROL
Subchapter 3 - USE OF FORCE
Section 10A:3-3.8 - Use of mechanical restraints
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) On authorization of the shift commander, mechanical restraints may be used in the following instances:
(b) Mechanical restraints shall not be used as punishment, or in any way that causes undue physical discomfort, inflicts physical pain or restricts the blood circulation or breathing of the inmate.
(c) Mechanical restraints shall be removed promptly when the reason for their initial use has ceased to exist or has sufficiently abated.
(d) An inmate in restraints shall be under continuous observation by a custody staff member(s).
(e) Following authorization by the Administrator, or designee, high level mechanical restraints, such as the Violent Prisoner Restraint Chair (VPRC) may be used in accord with Department Internal Management Procedures.