New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 103 - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Subchapter 4 - JUVENILE HYGIENE AND GROOMING; PROHIBITION AGAINST TOBACCO PRODUCTS; JUVENILE IDENTIFICATION PHOTOGRAPHS; HOUSEKEEPING AND SANITATION; CLOTHING, BEDDING AND LAUNDRY
Section 13:103-4.8 - Hair

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:103-4.8

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

(a) Juveniles shall be permitted to have a hair-style of personal choice, including facial hair, such as beards and mustaches, provided their hair is kept clean and does not present a safety hazard, health, sanitation, or security problem.

(b) When the length, style, color, or condition of a juvenile's hair is found to present a safety hazard, health, sanitation, or security problem, the juvenile shall be required to trim or cut his or her hair, or take other steps to eliminate the safety hazard, health, sanitation, or security problem.

(c) Barbering, shaving, and hair care services, for both male and female juveniles, shall be provided as needed for juveniles in residential community homes, and shall be permitted, but not required, at day programs. Hair shall be cut under sanitary conditions and in an area that can easily be observed by staff. Hair care equipment shall be stored securely when not in use. A current inventory of hair cutting equipment shall be maintained.

(d) Juveniles shall not be permitted to possess or wear wigs or artificial hairpieces, unless the Superintendent has authorized use, such as for medical reasons.

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