N.J. Admin. Code § 13:90-3.8

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

Section 13:90-3.8 - Juvenile Justice Commission determination and review

(a) The Commission shall have the authority to review and approve all county applications and certifications submitted to ensure compliance with program requirements. The Commission also shall determine Statewide categories for the Partnership/Family Court Program funding. Counties, through their county planning process, must utilize the categories consistent with the statutory goals of the Partnership/Family Court Program, which includes:

1. Encouraging the development of sanctions and services and delinquency prevention programs that protect the public, ensure accountability and foster rehabilitation;

2. Increasing the range of sanctions for juveniles adjudicated delinquent;

3. Reducing overcrowding in State juvenile justice system institutions and facilities to ensure adequate bed space for serious, violent and repetitive offenders;

4. Reducing overcrowding in county detention facilities;

5. Providing greater access to community-based sanctions and services for minority and female offenders;

6. Expanding programs designed to prevent delinquency; and

7. Promoting public safety by reducing recidivism.

(b) The Commission shall have the authority to review and approve all county plans, applications, updates, and certifications submitted in connection with the Partnership/Family Court Program to ensure compliance with program requirements.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:90-3.8

Amended and recodified from 13:90-3.6 47 N.J.R. 3048(b), effective 12/7/2015

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