N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-9.1

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

Section 10A:3-9.1 - Use of State-owned and privately owned vehicles

(a) Transportation of inmates shall be done only in State-owned vehicles, except when emergencies or other unusual circumstances require the use of privately-owned vehicles.

(b) If it is necessary for an inmate to ride in an employee's private vehicle, the employee must obtain approval from the Administrator or designee of the facility responsible for the inmate prior to such transportation.

1. If approval is granted, the employee shall be made aware of Departmental policy regarding the use of private vehicles and the liability provisions currently applicable as established by the Department of the Treasury.

2. In all cases, the employee shall furnish proof that the vehicle is properly licensed, registered and insured.

3. The use of an employee's vehicle may be authorized, but not required, by the correctional facility.

(c) Employees escorting inmates shall carry in their possession a valid drivers license.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-9.1

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 "Transportation" for "Transporting"; in (b), substituted "Administrator or designee" for "Superintendent or his or her designee".
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 (b), substituted "obtain" for "secure"; and in (b)1, deleted ", Division of Budget and Accounting" from the end.