N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-12.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10A:16-12.9 - Attempt to commit suicide

(a) A custody or other staff person who becomes aware that an inmate is attempting to commit suicide, or apparently has already committed suicide, shall call Central Control immediately.

(b) Central Control shall advise the custody or other staff member on actions to take and shall send additional staff as are deemed necessary such as, but not limited to: emergency, medical, custody and/or supervisory staff.

(c) In circumstances where there is at least one custody staff member located in a protected position, another custody staff member may enter the cell to take the action that is necessary to:

1. Cut down a hanging inmate;

2. Extinguish a fire; or

3. Administer first aid.

(d) In circumstances where there is only one custody staff member assigned to a secured housing unit, that custody staff member shall wait for a second custody staff member to arrive and be located in a protected position before action can be initiated.

(e) Factors which should be considered when an inmate is attempting or has committed suicide include, but are not limited to:

1. The availability and location of back-up staff;

2. The staff present at location of incident;

3. The availability of keys;

4. The potential for hostage situations; and

5. The emergent nature of present circumstances.

(f) When determining the action to take, security of the housing unit and correctional facility shall be of primary concern.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-12.9

Amended by R.2005 d.179, effective 6/6/2005.
See: 37 New Jersey Register 188(a), 37 New Jersey Register 2020(b).
Rewrote the section.