N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-9.7

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

Section 10A:3-9.7 - Inmate supervision

(a) During escort, inmates shall be carefully guarded to prevent escape and receipt of contraband.

(b) No communication between the inmate and the public shall be permitted at any time during escort.

(c) An inmate's special requests during escort not related to the purpose of the trip shall not be honored. The inmate shall be returned to the correctional facility upon completion of the trip.

(d) If, while at court, the judge approves an interview of the inmate with the attorney, the escorting custody staff member shall be present during the interview. The escorting custody staff member shall not monitor the attorney-client conversation.

(e) In accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:18-7, an inmate shall be taken directly to the destination of a bedside, private viewing, or funeral visit. Side trips for any purpose shall not be permitted. An inmate on such a trip shall not be allowed out of sight of the escorting custody staff member.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-9.7

Amended by R.1997 d.41, effective 1/21/1997.
See: 28 N.J.R. 4840(a), 29 N.J.R. 356(a).
In (e), inserted N.J.A.C. reference.
Amended by R.2002 d.171, effective 6/3/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 962(a), 34 N.J.R. 1908(a).
In (d) and (e), substituted "custody staff member" for "officer" throughout.
Amended by R.2007 d.294, effective 9/17/2007.
See: 39 N.J.R. 2191(a), 39 N.J.R. 3936(b).
In (b), inserted "the" preceding "inmate" and "public"; and in (c), deleted "immediately" preceding "returned" and substituted "trip" for "trip's purpose".