N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-8.23

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

Section 13:103-8.23 - Eligibility and restrictions for bedside, private viewing, and funeral visits

(a) The Superintendent, or designee, shall determine whether a juvenile is eligible to go on a bedside, private viewing, or funeral visit, subject to the following restrictions:

1. The bedside, private viewing, or funeral visit is outside the State of New Jersey; or

2. The bedside, private viewing, or funeral visit is in a private residence.

(b) In deciding to permit bedside, private viewing, or funeral visits, the Superintendent shall consider whether:

1. The visit will interfere with the security or orderly operation of the residential community home;

2. The juvenile has demonstrated a poor residential community home adjustment;

3. The juvenile is a known escape risk;

4. The juvenile has a history of disciplinary offenses;

5. The juvenile is untrustworthy;

6. The juvenile is a highly publicized person whose reappearance in the community under any conditions other than strict compliance with the laws governing parole and release would cause a significant public disruption;

7. The bedside visit, private viewing, or funeral could place either escorting staff members or the juvenile in jeopardy; and

8. The bedside visit, private viewing, or funeral would not support the therapeutic modality of the residential community home.

(c) If the Superintendent is in doubt as to the propriety of permitting a particular juvenile to leave the residential community home under the circumstances enumerated in this subchapter, the Superintendent shall consult with the Director of Community Programs.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-8.23