N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-5.15

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

Section 10A:17-5.15 - Chaplaincy service for inmates confined to the infirmary, hospital, or Close Custody Units

(a) The chaplain shall make services available to all inmates confined to a Close Custody Unit and/or the inmate may request and be provided religious counseling or pastoral services in compliance with N.J.A.C. 10A:5 and 10A:4-10.

(b) The chaplain shall make services available to all inmates confined to the correctional facility infirmary or hospital and inmates may request religious counseling or pastoral services. These services shall be provided by the chaplain. An approved volunteer religious leader from the community may visit inmates confined to these areas with the approval of the Administrator or designee (see 10A:18-6.3 and 6.5).

(c) The correctional facility chaplain may visit inmates who are patients in a community hospital and inmates may request religious counseling, inmate marriage information, civil union information or other pastoral services.

(d) The procedure for requesting religious counseling or pastoral services shall be outlined in the Inmate Handbook published pursuant to N.J.A.C. 10A:8-3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-5.15

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1459(a), effective 7/18/2016