N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:24-2.2

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

Section 10A:24-2.2 - Clinical screening of inmates

(a) Clinical screening of inmates for substance use disorders (SUDs) shall take place during the initial classification process and at any time deemed necessary by administrative staff including, but not limited to, the disciplinary process (set forth at N.J.A.C. 10A:4-4.1(a)6), for Category F infractions and related sanctions that could result in voluntary inmate participation in the Drug Diversion Program. In some cases, Drug Diversion Program participation is offered instead of disciplinary sanctions as set forth at N.J.A.C. 10A:4-5.1(p).

(b) The contracted medical provider shall provide trained clinical screeners to administer the clinical screening tool, to all inmates to identify those inmates in need of substance use disorder treatment (see N.J.A.C. 10A:9-2). Inmates with a score of one or above shall be referred to the contracted SUD provider for a complete SUD assessment and level of care determination.

(c) Inmates found guilty of a prohibited act involving use of a prohibited substance while assigned to a residential community program shall be screened for substance use disorder utilizing the clinical screening and assessment instrument.

(d) Inmates who refuse to participate in clinical screening shall receive disciplinary charge .707, failure to keep a scheduled appointment with medical, dental, or other professional staff.

(e) At the clinical screening, each inmate shall be requested to sign a Clinical Screening Advisory, that states: "I have been informed that if I refuse clinical screening, I shall receive disciplinary charge.707, failure to keep a scheduled appointment with medical, dental or other professional staff, and shall not be eligible for consideration for any custody status lower than medium custody until after clinical screening is completed. I understand that I may apply for clinical screening after a minimum of 30 calendar days have elapsed from the date of my refusal."

1. The printed name, title, and signature of the clinical screening staff member providing the notification shall be entered on the form and the staff member shall sign the form and include the phrase "the inmate refuses to sign."

2. Clinical Screening Advisory forms shall be maintained in the inmate's classification folder and a copy provided to:

i. The Office of Substance Abuse Programming and Addictions Services; and

ii. The inmate.

(f) Inmates who refuse to participate in clinical screening shall be permitted to apply for the screening after a minimum of 30 calendar days have elapsed from the date of the refusal.

(g) The clinical screeners shall recommend a suitable treatment program for consideration by the Institutional Classification Reception Committee (I.C.R.C.).

(h) The I.C.R.C. shall inform the inmate of the custody level and correctional facility/unit assignment in accordance with:

1. The criteria for assignment of inmates (see N.J.A.C. 10A:9-6.3); and

2. The inmate's clinical screening result.

(i) The I.C.R.C. shall ensure the appropriate classification forms including annotation of inmate refusal to participate in the clinical screening process are completed and placed into the inmate's classification folder and into the automated Correctional Management Information System classification notes.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:24-2.2

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

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