N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-12.9

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

Section 13:103-12.9 - Introduction of contraband into a community program and removal of contraband from a community program by a visitor

(a) Any visitor present within the community program or on its grounds shall surrender any item, article, or material that the Superintendent or designee shall determine to be contraband.

1. The staff member seizing any item, article, or material determined to be contraband shall give the visitor an itemized, dated, and signed receipt. When possession of the seized item, article, or material does not appear to violate any Federal or State statute the staff member shall, in return for the receipt, return the item to the visitor when the visitor exits the facility.

2. If there is reason to believe that possession of the contraband violates a Federal or State statute, local law enforcement authorities and the Office of Investigations shall be notified immediately.

(b) If there is reason to believe that a visitor has willfully introduced or has attempted to introduce contraband into the facility, local law enforcement authorities and the Office of Investigations shall be notified immediately.

(c) A visitor may have visiting privileges suspended under the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:103-8 due to the presence of contraband in his or her possession or under his or her control, and the case may be referred to the appropriate law enforcement authority for criminal prosecution.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-12.9