N.J. Admin. Code § 13:90-1A.6

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

Section 13:90-1A.6 - Investigation and resolution; mandatory reporting requirements

(a) Within two business days of receiving a Request and Remedy Form, the Executive Director, or designee, shall assign responsibility for investigating and resolving the request and forward a copy of the Request and Remedy Form to the person assigned.

(b) To the extent permitted by considerations of security and integrity of any ongoing investigations, the request shall be assigned to the designated recipient identified by the juvenile on the Request and Remedy Form, with the following exceptions:

1. In accordance with the requirements at N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10, any request that gives reasonable cause to believe that a juvenile has been subjected to child abuse or acts of child abuse shall be reported immediately by the Executive Director, or designee, to DCP&P. Any such report shall contain information as to the nature and extent of the child's injuries, abuse, or maltreatment, including any evidence of previous injuries, abuse, or maltreatment, and any other information that would be helpful with respect to the alleged child abuse and the identity of the perpetrator;

2. If the request appears to identify or allege criminal activity the request shall be reported to the Office of Investigations; and

3. If considerations of security or the integrity of an ongoing investigation prevent assignment of the request to the designated recipient, or if no designated recipient was selected, the request shall be assigned to the Superintendent or to such other Commission staff member as the Executive Director, or designee, deems appropriate.

(c) Within five business days of an assignment under (b) above, the person assigned shall investigate and prepare a proposed resolution of the request. As part of the investigation the person assigned shall review the request and:

1. Consult with such Commission and contractor personnel who may possess knowledge and expertise of particular relevance to the request, such as medical or mental health staff; and

2. Undertake such independent investigation as may be necessary or appropriate to establish all relevant facts; such investigation may include, but shall not be limited to, interviewing any juvenile or other Commission or contractor personnel who may have information relevant to the request.

(d) The proposed resolution and supporting documentation shall promptly be transmitted to the Executive Director, or designee, for his or her review, modification and final approval.

(e) Upon giving final approval to the resolution, the Executive Director or designee shall record it on the Request and Remedy Form and if the juvenile elected to sign the Request and Remedy Form, shall ensure that a copy is promptly given to the juvenile.

(f) Under all circumstances, within 20 business days from the date upon which the Request and Remedy Form was submitted into a lockbox, a juvenile who has elected to sign the Request and Remedy Form shall receive a written response to his or her request.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:90-1A.6

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 1187(b), effective 6/5/2023