N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-3.7

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

Section 10A:3-3.7 - Reports

(a) The custody staff member shall immediately contact his or her shift commander and shall write a special report when the custody staff member participated in, or witnessed, an incident in which:

1. A firearm was discharged outside of the firing range;

2. A use of force resulted in death or serious bodily harm; and/or

3. An individual alleges that serious bodily harm has been inflicted.

(b) The report shall contain the following information:

1. A description of the events leading up to the use of force;

2. A description of the incident;

3. The type of force used;

4. The reason(s) for employing force;

5. A list of all participants and witnesses to the incident;

6. A description of the injuries suffered, if any, and medical treatment given; and

7. Other relevant facts or comments about the incident or conduct of employees or inmates.

(c) The shift commander shall forward, as soon as possible, all special reports to the Special Investigations Division of the correctional facility and a Correction Major for review. The Correction Major shall forward all reports to the Administrator. The Administrator shall then report the incident in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:21, Reports.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-3.7

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 649(b), effective 3/16/2015.