N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-6.6

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

Section 10A:17-6.6 - Composition and responsibilities of the Religious Issues Committee

(a) The Religious Issues Committee shall consist of the following Departmental staff:

1. The Director, Office of Community Programs and Outreach Services or designee;

2. A correctional facility Administrator or designee;

3. Correction Major; and

4. Three correctional facility chaplains.

(b) The Special Legal Advisor to the Commissioner, or designee, may serve as a non-voting member for the purposes of providing advice.

(c) The DOC Religious Issues Committee shall be responsible for:

1. Reviewing appeals submitted by inmates in regard to religious issues and rendering a final decision;

2. Ensuring freedom of religious affiliation, voluntary worship and other religious rights, and reviewing any restrictions thereof to ensure that any such restrictions are reasonable and related to penological interests of the Department of Corrections;

3. Ensuring the availability of adequate space and equipment to enable inmates to participate in worship services, and have access to religious education and counseling;

4. Ensuring the establishment of a uniform protocol that addresses and complies with provisions of State and Federal laws regarding religious issues; and

5. Reviewing any other considerations or situations pertinent to religious issues presented by staff, volunteers or inmates.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-6.6

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