N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:24-2.10

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

Section 10A:24-2.10 - Role of the Institution Classification Committee (I.C.C.)

(a) Each I.C.C. is responsible for consulting with the SUD Liaison in regard to monitoring the continuum of care for inmates with a SUD assessment score of five or above, or similar results from an equivalent clinical screening and assessment instrument. The I.C.C. should utilize other custody related information they would use for any classification review to identify potential candidates as they become eligible for referral to treatment programs.

(b) Upon I.C.C. approval, the I.C.C. shall provide notice of such approval to the correctional facility Classification Department. OSAPAS shall maintain a SUD treatment program eligibility list and coordinate assignment and transportation of approved inmates.

(c) The I.C.C. of a correctional facility with a SUD treatment program in consultation with the SUD Liaison, shall be responsible to perform the following in regard to the SUD treatment program:

1. Conduct initial inmate reviews including, but not limited to:

i. Review of the inmate's clinical screening/assessment scores; and

ii. Confirmation or denial of SUD treatment program assignments;

2. Monitor inmate treatment progress; and

3. Review any SUD discharge summary submitted by the SUD Program Director and interview the inmate to make a determination as to subsequent inmate program assignments pursuant to N.J.A.C. 10A:9, Classification Process.

(d) The I.C.C. of a correctional facility with a SUD treatment program may recommend the referral of an inmate to a residential community program upon the inmate's successful completion of the SUD treatment program.

(e) The I.C.C. of a correctional facility with a SUD treatment program may recommend the Administrative Discharge of an inmate from the SUD treatment program when it has determined that the inmate shall be reassigned due to administrative reasons. An Administrative Discharge shall be considered a discharge in good standing and no disciplinary action shall be initiated against the inmate. Inmates may apply for program reconsideration when the reason for the Administrative Discharge has been resolved.

(f) The I.C.C. of a correctional facility with a SUD treatment program may recommend one or more of the following outcomes in addition to imposing mandatory loss of custody status lower than medium custody and removal from the program when it has determined that an inmate shall be discharged from the SUD treatment program due to behavioral maladjustment or a refusal to participate:

1. Transfer from the correctional facility;

2. Establishment of a future review date; and/or

3. Other actions as deemed necessary.

(g) The I.C.C. of a correctional facility with a SUD treatment program shall ensure that the original SUD discharge summary form is filed in the inmate's classification folder and a copy is provided to the inmate and the Office of Substance Abuse Programming and Addictions Services.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:24-2.10

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 486(a), effective 2/17/2015

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1082(c), effective 6/6/2022