N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-8.8

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

Section 10A:31-8.8 - Search of facilities

(a) All inmate residential, work, training and other areas to which inmates have access shall be searched thoroughly for contraband on a routine, continuing basis. Searches shall be unannounced and irregularly timed, and limited to a specific building or area.

(b) Procedures to be utilized in conducting searches shall be as set forth by each facility's plan governing searches required by N.J.A.C. 10A:31-8.1. Such procedures may provide that an inmate may be excluded from entry into an area being searched to facilitate the safe and effective performance of the search.

(c) Reports on the results of searches of the facility shall be submitted to the adult county correctional facility Administrator.

(d) Items which are not permitted in the facility shall be confiscated and placed in a secure storage area.

(e) Inmates shall be given a receipt for any property that is confiscated, and disciplinary action shall be initiated when appropriate.

(f) Searches shall be conducted with a minimum amount of disturbance to an inmate's property. An inmate's property shall not be damaged, destroyed or confiscated unless it is determined to be contraband. An inmate shall be permitted to observe the search of his or her cell and property from a distance, where reasonably feasible.

(g) All vehicular traffic and supplies entering the facility shall be thoroughly searched by a custody staff member.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-8.8

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 544(a), effective 3/20/2017