New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 95 - SECURE FACILITIES
Subchapter 20 - VISITS AND TELEPHONE
Section 13:95-20.25 - Eligibility and restrictions

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:95-20.25

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

(a) The secure facility Superintendent or designee shall determine whether a juvenile is eligible to go on a bedside, private viewing, and/or funeral visit, subject to the following restrictions:

1. The juvenile shall not be permitted to go on a bedside, private viewing, or funeral visit that is outside the State of New Jersey.

2. The juvenile shall not be permitted to go on a bedside, private viewing or funeral visit that is in a private residence.

(b) In deciding to permit bedside, private viewing or funeral visits, the Superintendent shall consider whether:

1. The visit will interfere with the security or orderly operation of the secure facility;

2. The juvenile has demonstrated a poor secure facility adjustment;

3. The juvenile is a known escape risk;

4. The juvenile has a history of guilty findings for serious disciplinary offenses;

5. The juvenile is recognized as untrustworthy;

6. The juvenile is a highly publicized person whose reappearance in the community under any conditions other than strict compliance with the laws governing parole and release would cause unfavorable comment in the community; or

7. The location of the bedside visit, private viewing or funeral could place either escorting custody staff members or the juvenile in jeopardy.

(c) If the Superintendent is in doubt as to the propriety of permitting a particular juvenile to leave the secure facility under the circumstances enumerated in this subchapter, the Superintendent shall consult with the Director of Operations.

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