N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-21.9

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

Section 10A:31-21.9 - Disposition of property when an inmate is released from custody

(a) When an inmate is released from the adult county correctional facility, the inmate shall:

1. Take the personal property when leaving the correctional facility; or

2. Arrange for a family member(s) or friend(s) to pick up the personal property from the county correctional facility within 30 calendar days after the inmate's release.

(b) In circumstances where property remains at the facility or the inmate or designee fails to have the property removed within 30 calendar days of the inmate's release, correctional facility personnel shall forward written notification to the ex-inmate's last known address stating that:

1. The property will be held for a maximum of 30 additional calendar days;

2. The property will be disposed of if not removed by the specified date; and

3. The correctional facility is not responsible for property held longer than 60 days.

(c) If the written notification sent to the ex-inmate's last known address is not responded to within 30 calendar days, correctional facility personnel may dispose of the personal property by:

1. Donating the personal property to any recognized public charitable organization;

2. Retaining the personal property for use by the general inmate population, if the item(s) has been approved by the facility Administrator or designee; or

3. Destroying the personal property.

(d) The facility Administrator or designee shall approve any property that is to be donated or destroyed.

(e) Perishable items are subject to donation or being destroyed at any time when property is left at the facility and it creates a health hazard or pest control issue.

(f) Copies of written notices to the ex-inmate about personal property shall become a permanent part of the ex-inmate's record file.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-21.9

Adopted by 49 N.J.R. 3751(a), effective 12/4/2017