N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-6.3

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

Section 13:103-6.3 - Access to legal materials

(a) In consultation with the Director of Education, the Director of Community Programs or designee shall be responsible for maintaining one or more law libraries and for developing internal management procedures for library use and supervision and access to legal materials. The procedures shall specify:

1. Law library hours, if applicable;

2. The number of juveniles who may use the library at one time;

3. Persons responsible for the supervision of juveniles;

4. Limitation(s) on removal of legal reference materials;

5. The provision of supplies, such as pens and paper;

6. The use of word processing resources; and

7. Any additional rules deemed necessary by the Director of Community Programs or designee.

(b) Consideration shall be given to the following factors regarding the use of the law library:

1. Space and staff limitations;

2. The availability of supplies;

3. The availability of word processing resources;

4. The secure and orderly operation of community programs; and

5. The verified need of certain juveniles to meet time requirements for filing legal documents.

(c) The Director of Education is responsible for the purchase of legal reference materials.

(d) The purchase of legal reference material shall be consistent with law and community program needs.

(e) In consultation with the Director of Education, the Director of Community Programs or designee shall be responsible for the maintenance of the law library, which shall include:

1. Updated costs; and

2. Replacement of lost or damaged volumes.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-6.3