N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-7.1

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

Section 10A:3-7.1 - Use of polygraph examinations with inmates

(a) A polygraph examination may be requested by the Administrator or designee:

1. When there are issues of credibility regarding serious incidents or allegations which may result in a disciplinary charge; or

2. As part of a reinvestigation of a disciplinary charge, when the Administrator or designee is presented with new evidence or finds serious issues of credibility.

(b) The polygraph shall not be used in place of a thorough investigation, but shall be used to assist an investigation when appropriate.

(c) Agreement by the inmate to take a polygraph examination shall not be a pre-condition for ordering a reinvestigation. An inmate's request for a polygraph examination shall not be sufficient cause for granting the request.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-7.1

Amended by R.2002 d.171, effective 6/3/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 962(a), 34 N.J.R. 1908(a).
In (a), substituted "Administrator" for "Superintendent" in the introductory paragraph and 2.
Amended by R.2007 d.294, effective 9/17/2007.
See: 39 N.J.R. 2191(a), 39 N.J.R. 3936(b).
In the introductory paragraph of (a) and (a)2, inserted "or designee"; and in (b), inserted "shall be used".