N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-7.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10A:16-7.3 - Security procedures upon the death of an inmate

(a) If death is confirmed other than in a hospital, the body cannot be moved to a hospital without the approval of the county medical examiner.

(b) Prior to release of a body from the correctional facility, hospital or medical examiner, photographs and fingerprints shall be obtained by Special Investigations Division staff for the records.

(c) An autopsy shall be performed when regulations by the county medical examiner so require and/or when requested by the medical or surgical staff of the medical facility where the inmate expired.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-7.3

Amended by R.2005 d.179, effective 6/6/2005.
See: 37 New Jersey Register 188(a), 37 New Jersey Register 2020(b).
In (b), deleted "or" following "correctional facility", inserted "or medical examiner" following "hospital", substituted "obtained by Special Investigations Division staff" for "taken" following "photographs and fingerprints shall be".