New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10A - CORRECTIONS
Chapter 4 - INMATE DISCIPLINE
Subchapter 11 - APPEALS OF DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS
Section 10A:4-11.7 - Notification of inmate on appeal results

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10A:4-11.7

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

(a) In all cases, the inmate shall be notified in writing of the results of the review of the inmate's appeal and the reasons therefor.

1. If an inmate is being held in Prehearing Disciplinary Housing, which resulted from disciplinary action, the written decision on the appeal shall be given to the inmate within 72 hours of receipt of the appeal, excluding weekends and holidays, in the absence of exceptional circumstances.

2. In all other cases, or if the sanctions have been suspended, the Administrator, or designee, shall respond in writing to the inmate within seven business days of receipt of the appeal.

(b) Copies of the written decision shall also be distributed to the Adjustment Committee or the Disciplinary Hearing Officer and placed in the inmate's classification folder. Other copies may be distributed as determined to be necessary by the Administrator or designee.

(c) Only for reasons of significant importance may an Administrator or designee extend the time limit to act on an appeal. In such case, the inmate shall be notified in writing within the prescribed time period that action on the inmate's appeal has been extended. Where possible, the reason for the extension shall be explained in general terms to the inmate.

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