N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:71-3.12

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

Section 10A:71-3.12 - In absentia hearings; adult inmates

(a) If an inmate is physically unable to appear at a parole hearing, or if an inmate refuses to appear at a parole hearing, the hearing officer, Board panel, or the Board shall consider the case on the record in the inmate's absence.

(b) If a mental competency examination has certified that the inmate is unable to understand the nature of the parole proceedings, the Board or an interested party may begin proceedings before the relevant court for appointment of a guardian ad litem for the inmate, who may appear before the Board on behalf of the inmate.

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 1383(b), effective 8/16/2021