N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:19-2.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10A:19-2.4 - Newsworthy events

(a) The Office of Public Information, New Jersey Department of Corrections, shall be notified of upcoming newsworthy events at least one week before the event.

(b) The Office of Public Information shall evaluate the newsworthiness of events and provide for appropriate news coverage.

(c) Events considered newsworthy shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Supervisory staff appointments;

2. Approval of Federal grants;

3. New construction;

4. Expansion or addition of services;

5. Significant changes in programs;

6. Opening of new correctional facilities;

7. Open houses;

8. Inspection tours;

9. Special events;

10. Volunteer activities and social functions of a commemorative or programmatic nature;

11. Public appearances by Department of Corrections personnel;

12. Participation of Department of Corrections personnel at conferences;

13. Publication of books, pamphlets or articles by Department of Corrections personnel;

14. Creation and/or operation of special programs or projects by inmates; and

15. Any other event worthy of public notice.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:19-2.4

Amended by R.2009 d.74, effective 3/2/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 6374(a), 41 N.J.R. 1052(b).
In (c)14, inserted "and" at the end; deleted former (c)15; and recodified former (c)16 as (c)15.