N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-14.7

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

Section 13:103-14.7 - Authorized disciplinary sanctions under Tier 2 internal discipline

(a) No disciplinary sanctions may be imposed upon a juvenile except upon the prior authorization of the Superintendent or designee.

(b) The following disciplinary sanctions may be imposed upon a juvenile subject to Tier 2 internal discipline:

1. Withdrawing a privilege or an individual or group activity, for example, recreation, television, or radio privileges, for no more than five days; withdrawal of meals and snacks provided by the facility are not permitted to be used as a sanction;

2. Requiring a juvenile to pay for repair of damaged property, to repair the damage, or to complete a work task;

3. Restriction to the residential community home until given permission to participate in off-unit activities.

i. Restriction to the residential community home shall not exceed 48 hours without approval of the Superintendent or designee.

ii. Restriction to the residential community home shall not apply to medical appointments, religious activities, educational obligations, or outside employment, unless reasonable security or therapeutic concerns would restrict these as well;

4. Formal reprimand communicated to a juvenile by the shift coordinator or above; or

5. Up to seven hours of extra work duty to be served within a period of 10 days;

(c) Prior to completion of disciplinary sanctions imposed under this section, designated staff shall counsel the juvenile with respect to the reason for the rules and policies related to his or her violation or violations, and any elements of the his or her behavior or attitude that are in need of improvement.

(d) The Commission prohibits the following from being used as disciplinary measures:

1. Room restriction, isolation, or any other seclusion in a locked or unlocked room;

2. Any type or threat of corporal punishment;

3. Deprivation of meals, snacks, sleep, mail, clothing appropriate to the season or time of day, or verbal communication;

4. Mechanical or chemical restraint;

5. Assignment of overly strenuous physical work or exercise; and

6. Exclusion from any essential program or treatment service, such as education or clinical treatment.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-14.7