New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 101 - JUVENILE DISCIPLINE
Subchapter 3 - JUVENILE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 13:101-3.1 - Notification to juveniles of their rights and responsibilities

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:101-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Upon reception into the Commission each juvenile shall be given a Handbook on Discipline, which shall clearly and prominently inform the juvenile of his or her rights:

1. To be treated respectfully, impartially and fairly by all personnel;

2. To be informed of the rules, procedures and schedules concerning the operation of the facility;

3. To freedom of religious affiliation and voluntary religious worship within the facility;

4. To health care which includes medical and dental treatment;

5. To nutritious meals, proper bedding and clothing, a laundry schedule for cleaning bedding and clothing, an opportunity to shower regularly, sufficient warmth, proper ventilation, fresh air, a regular exercise period and toilet articles;

6. To correspond with and receive visits from family members and other persons where there is no threat to security or order in keeping with the rules and schedules of the facility;

7. To unrestricted and confidential access to the courts by correspondence;

8. To legal counsel from an attorney of the juvenile's choice, both through meetings and through correspondence, and the right to receive help when it is available through a legal assistance program;

9. To participate in the use of law reference materials to assist in resolving legal problems;

10. To a wide range of reading material for educational purposes and for the juvenile's enjoyment;

11. To participate in counseling, education, vocational training, and employment as far as resources are available and in keeping with the juvenile's interests, needs and abilities; and

12. To use the services of the Commission's Ombudsman.

(b) Upon reception into the Commission each juvenile shall be given a Handbook on Discipline, which shall clearly and prominently inform the juvenile of his or her responsibilities:

1. To treat others, both employees and juveniles, respectfully, impartially and fairly;

2. To know and abide by the rules, procedures and schedules concerning the operation of the facility;

3. To recognize and respect the rights of others to freedom of religious affiliation and voluntary religious worship within the facility;

4. To follow the laundry and shower schedules, to maintain neat and clean living quarters, to seek medical and dental care as needed;

5. To conduct himself or herself properly during visits, to refuse to accept or pass contraband, and to comply with Commission rules and State or Federal laws through the juvenile's correspondence;

6. To use the law library resources in keeping with the facility procedures and schedule prescribed and to respect the rights of other juveniles in the use of this legal material;

7. To seek and utilize reading material for personal benefit, without depriving others of their right to use same;

8. To take advantage of activities (such as counseling, education, vocational training and employment) that may help the juvenile live a successful and law abiding life within the facility and in the community. The juvenile will be expected to abide by the regulations governing the use of such activities; and

9. To attend compulsory educational programs conducted by the Commission as required by law.

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