N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-7.12

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

Section 13:103-7.12 - Inspection of incoming legal correspondence

(a) Incoming legal correspondence shall be opened in the presence of the juvenile to whom the legal correspondence was sent and may be inspected for contraband only.

(b) Incoming legal correspondence shall not be read or copied. The content of the envelope may be removed and shaken loose to ensure that no contraband is included. After the envelope has been inspected the correspondence shall be given to the juvenile.

(c) The residential community home may require that the juvenile sign a slip acknowledging receipt of the incoming legal correspondence.

(d) Where there is substantial reason to believe that the incoming correspondence is not legal in nature or that it contains disapproved content pursuant to 13:103-7.24, the Superintendent shall immediately notify the Director of Community Programs. The incoming legal correspondence shall not be inspected in a manner other than as outlined in this subchapter without first obtaining instructions from the Director of Community Programs.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-7.12