N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-9.3

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

Section 13:103-9.3 - Prohibited use of force

(a) Community program staff members are prohibited from using the following:

1. Deadly force;

2. Physical force to prevent a juvenile from escaping or otherwise leaving supervision without permission;

3. Physical restraints, including chemical agents, handcuffs, and mechanical force;

4. Force used for punishment or reprisal;

5. Action intended to injure, as opposed to restrain;

6. Physical retaliation;

7. Punching with a closed fist;

8. Choking around the neck or throat;

9. Kicking;

10. Thrusting of anything into the eyes;

11. Biting, spitting, or pulling of hair;

12. Use of physical force after a juvenile has been restrained; and/or

13. Any use of force when off duty.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-9.3