N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-7.7
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 10A:17-7.7 - Marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization(a) All aspects of the marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization shall be conducted in accordance with this subchapter and correctional facility/unit internal management and operational procedures, such as, but not limited to, procedures related to visitors to ensure the secure and orderly operation of the facility.(b) A marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization conducted within the correctional or community medical facility shall be private with no attendant publicity.(c) The marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization may be performed by one of the following officiants who is authorized by law to perform marriages or civil union solemnizations in the State of New Jersey:1. The correctional facility chaplain; or2. A religious leader or other person from the community.(d) Witnesses and family members shall not exceed six in number, excluding the officiant. For those instances in which the inmate and the intended spouse or partner in a civil union couple have a large number of verified relatives, to include parent, legal guardian, spouse, partner in a civil union couple, child and sibling who wish to attend, the Administrator may authorize family members in excess of six people to attend the marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization.(e) Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 10A:18-6 and correctional facility internal management procedures regarding visits, the witnesses from the community must be on the inmate's approved visiting list or receive authorization from the Administrator to attend the marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization.(f) Inmates from the same correctional facility may attend the marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization held at the correctional facility but their attendance shall not increase the maximum total of six witnesses and/or family members. The Administrator may refuse to permit an inmate(s) and/or limit the number of inmates permitted to attend the marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization in order to maintain security and the orderly operation of the correctional facility.(g) The Administrator may authorize the use of wedding or solemnization attire, flowers, musical instruments, electronic musical equipment, and/or the taking of pictures at the marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization in accordance with the secure and orderly operation of the correctional facility.(h) Photographers and/or musical groups from the public shall not be permitted to attend the marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization under any circumstances.(i) The intended spouse or partner in a civil union couple may give the inmate a ring that is a smooth band with no stones to possess and wear. The Supervisor of Chaplaincy shall ensure that the ring is recorded on the inmate's property card.(j) Pursuant to 37:1-17, the person performing the ceremony shall indicate on the certificate of marriage section of the marriage license or the certificate of civil union section of the civil union license, the date and place of the marriage or civil union. The certificate of marriage or the certificate of civil union shall also contain the signature and residence of at least two witnesses who were present at the marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization.N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-7.7
Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1459(a), effective 7/18/2016