N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-7.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10A:16-7.2 - Advance directive

(a) At the inmate's request, an advance directive that complies with N.J.S.A. 26:2H-55 et seq., shall be completed and placed in the inmate's MRF and the inmate's classification file. The enactment of the advance directive shall be noted in the EHR.

(b) Department of Corrections Social Services staff shall assist inmates who are interested in an advance directive to obtain and complete the appropriate advance directive forms in accordance with this section.

(c) Department of Corrections employees shall not attempt to influence the decision of an inmate regarding an advance directive.

(d) While under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Department of Corrections, an inmate shall not be prevented from voluntarily withdrawing or changing his or her advance directive. At the request of an inmate, the social services staff shall assist the inmate who wishes to withdraw or change his or her advance directive and any such withdrawal or change shall be noted in the MRF, EHR, and the inmate's classification file.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-7.2

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 2800(a), effective 8/21/2017