N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-21.1

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

Section 10A:31-21.1 - Written policies and procedures regarding newly admitted inmates

(a) Staff at each adult county correctional facility shall develop written policies and procedures regarding the admission of new inmates which include, but are not limited to:

1. Verification of commitment papers;

2. A thorough search of individual inmates;

3. Disposition of clothing and personal possessions;

4. Medical screening;

5. Telephone calls;

6. Showers;

7. Hair care;

8. Issue of clean institutional clothing;

9. Photographs;

10. Fingerprinting;

11. Notations of identifying marks and unusual characteristics;

12. Intake screening interview by staff member, preferably a social worker or counselor;

13. Provision of an inmate identification;

14. Distribution of personal hygiene items; and

15. Classification and assignment to a housing unit.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-21.1

Amended by R.2000 d.332, effective 8/7/2000.
See: 32 N.J.R. 1894(a), 32 N.J.R. 2945(a).
In (a), inserted a new 13, and recodified former 13 and 14 as 14 and 15.
Amended by R.2011 d.059, effective 2/22/2011.
See: 42 N.J.R. 2692(a), 43 N.J.R. 427(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (a), substituted "Staff at each" for "Each".