N.J. Admin. Code § 13:90A-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:90A-5.1 - Filing of claim by juvenile

(a) When a juvenile claims the loss, damage or destruction of personal property, other than contraband, the juvenile shall complete and submit Form J943 I Juvenile Claim For Lost, Damaged or Destroyed Personal Property to the Superintendent or designee.

(b) The Superintendent or designee shall submit Form J943 I for investigation to the Director of Custody Operations or designee, in the case of a secure facility, or to the Office of Investigations, in case of other facilities. The investigation shall consist of, but not be limited to:

1. Obtaining statements from the juvenile, witnesses and facility staff; and

2. Verifying that the juvenile was authorized to have and was in possession of the property identified in the claim.

(c) Upon completion of the investigation, Form J943 I and a copy of the investigative report shall be submitted to the business manager for review.

(d) The business manager shall review Form J943 I and the investigative report, and complete Form J943 II Certification of Juvenile Claim indicating a recommendation to approve or deny the claim with substantiating reasons.

(e) Form J943 I, Form J943 II and the investigative report shall be submitted by the business manager to the Superintendent for review and recommendation for approval or denial.

(f) Denial of a claim by the Superintendent shall be final and the claim shall not be processed further. The juvenile shall be notified of the denial in writing with substantiating reasons.

(g) If approving a claim, the Superintendent shall complete Form J943 III and direct that the business manager complete a State of New Jersey Payment Voucher Vendor Invoice with the signature of the juvenile. The Superintendent shall then forward all forms, reports and other documentation to the Executive Director or designee for further review and approval or denial.

(h) Denial of a claim by the Executive Director or designee shall be final and the claim shall not be processed further. The juvenile shall be notified of the denial in writing with substantiating reasons.

(i) If the Executive Director or designee approves the claim, Form J943 III shall be signed and dated, and all forms, reports and other documentation shall then be forwarded to the Chief Fiscal Officer for transmittal to the fiscal office of the Office of the Attorney General.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:90A-5.1