N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-7.40

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

Section 13:103-7.40 - Procedure for handling publications removed from a juvenile's possession

(a) When a publication violates one of the categories cited in 13:103-7.37 and is removed from the juvenile's possession, the following action shall be taken:

1. The staff member who removes the publication from the juvenile must submit a written report, no later than the end of the shift to the shift coordinator and Superintendent or designee identifying:

i. The publication removed;

ii. The juvenile from whom it was removed;

iii. The time and date of the removal; and

iv. The category that the publication violates.

2. The decision of the staff member shall be reviewed by the Superintendent or designee.

3. The publication shall be returned to the juvenile within 48 hours if the Superintendent or designee disagrees with the determination of the staff member.

4. The written report shall be initialed and returned to the staff member if the Superintendent or designee agrees with the determination of the staff member.

5. Designated staff shall provide the juvenile, within 72 hours of the removal, with a written notice that identifies:

i. The publication removed;

ii. The reason for removing the publication; and

iii. The juvenile's right to appeal the removal.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-7.40