N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:4-9.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10A:4-9.8 - Scheduling hearing

(a) Meetings with the Disciplinary Hearing Officer or the Adjustment Committee shall be convened at such times as are appropriate to carry out the work of the Disciplinary Hearing Officer or Adjustment Committee.

(b) The inmate shall be entitled to a hearing within seven calendar days of the alleged violation, including weekends and holidays, unless such hearing is prevented by exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays or reasonable postponements. Should the seventh day fall on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the last day for the hearing shall be the business day immediately following the weekend or holiday.

(c) Inmates confined in Prehearing Disciplinary Housing shall receive a hearing within three calendar days of their placement in Prehearing Disciplinary Housing, including weekends and holidays, unless there are exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays, or reasonable postponements. Should the third day fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the hearing shall be held on the business day immediately following the weekend or holiday.

(d) Inmates confined in Prehearing Disciplinary Housing shall be given priority in scheduling their appearance before the Disciplinary Hearing Officer or Adjustment Committee.

(e) No delays in hearing a case shall be permitted for the purpose of punishment or discipline.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:4-9.8

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 105(a), effective 1/3/2017