New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Subchapter 8 - PHYSICAL CARE OF JUVENILES
Section 13:92-8.3 - Personal hygiene

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:92-8.3

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

(a) Each juvenile shall be provided with his or her own toothbrush, comb, towel, washcloth, and other personal hygiene items as needed, and shall have access to haircuts and hair grooming. Each juvenile's towel and washcloth shall be changed at least twice a week and more often when necessary. Bed linens shall be changed at least once a week and more often when necessary.

(b) Clean underclothing and socks shall be issued daily to each juvenile. Outer clothing shall be issued twice weekly, or more often if necessary.

(c) Each juvenile shall be given the opportunity to bathe or shower daily.

(d) The detention facility shall offer instruction in personal hygiene for juveniles when necessary.

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