N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:4-9.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10A:4-9.12 - Aid in presentation of inmate's case

(a) When an inmate has been charged with an asterisk offense, the inmate shall be afforded the right to request representation by a counsel substitute.

(b) When the Disciplinary Hearing Officer or Adjustment Committee determines that an inmate is illiterate or cannot adequately collect and present the evidence in his or her own behalf, the inmate may elect to receive the services of a counsel substitute or the inmate may request representation by a staff member.

(c) Where the inmate requests the services of a staff member, the Administrator or designee may appoint a staff member to provide representation.

(d) The counsel substitute shall be permitted reasonable time to speak to the inmate and shall be given at least 24 hours to prepare the inmate's defense.

(e) If necessary, the inmate shall be allowed to present a defense through an interpreter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:4-9.12

Amended by R.1987 d.383, effective 9/21/1987.
See: 19 N.J.R. 913(b), 19 N.J.R. 1738(c).
(c): "may" was "shall".
Amended by R.1996 d.237, effective 5/20/1996.
See: 28 N.J.R. 1464(a), 28 N.J.R. 2555(b).