N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-15.2

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

Section 10A:31-15.2 - Inmate Law Library

(a) If the Inmate Law Library is the selected method in assisting inmates in the preparation and filing of legal papers, the Inmate Law Library shall be so located as to enable the inmates to be taken to the library to do research.

(b) Arrangements shall be made with a bar association, law school(s), or other law libraries to borrow law books not contained in the adult county correctional facility's own collection.

(c) Inmates who so request shall be given access to the Inmate Law Library on a schedule which permits as many inmates as possible to use the library, depending on:

1. The resources of the adult county correctional facility;

2. The availability of space; and

3. Security considerations.

(d) Punishment for any Inmate Law Library infraction such as damage to law books or disruptive conduct shall not ordinarily include denial of access to the Inmate Law Library.

(e) An inmate who abuses the right of access to the Inmate Law Library may be disciplined in accordance with prescribed procedures as set forth in N.J.A.C. 10A:31-16, Disciplinary Procedures.

(f) In certain extreme instances and only with the approval of the adult county correctional facility Administrator, an inmate may be denied direct personal access to the Inmate Law Library. In such instances, the inmate shall receive legal reference materials and related services from assigned persons trained in the law.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-15.2

Amended by R.2000 d.332, effective 8/7/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 1894(a), 32 New Jersey Register 2945(a).
In (f), substituted "adult county correctional facility" for "Jail".