N.J. Admin. Code § 13:92-9.7

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

Section 13:92-9.7 - Visiting

(a) Parents and guardians shall have the right to visiting privileges unless prohibited by the court, and visits to juveniles from attorneys and/or their representatives, investigators, and other professionals associated with the juvenile shall not be restricted unless a juvenile is exhibiting disruptive behavior and it is determined by the facility administrator or his or her designee that allowing the visit could pose a threat to the safety or security of the staff, other juveniles, visitors or the facility. When a visit is being withheld, the visitor(s) shall be notified as soon as possible. In addition, the reason why the visit was withheld shall be documented in the juvenile's file.

(b) Other individuals important to the juvenile, such as relatives and siblings, at the discretion of the facility administrator or his or her designee, shall also have the right to visiting privileges based on the health and welfare of the juvenile.

(c) Visitors who are obviously under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or who exhibit disruptive behavior, shall not be permitted to visit and the occurrence shall be documented in the juvenile's file.

(d) A record shall be maintained in the juvenile's file of the names of all persons who visit the juvenile.

(e) A record shall be maintained in the juvenile's file of the names of those persons who are and are not authorized to visit and the reason(s) for the denial.

(f) Visiting hours shall be regularly scheduled at set times at least twice a week.

1. Special visiting arrangements shall be made for visitors who cannot visit the juvenile during the regular visiting schedule.

(g) Juveniles shall not be routinely locked in their rooms during visiting hours.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:92-9.7

Amended by R.2000 d.189, effective 5/1/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 651(a), 32 New Jersey Register 1627(a).
Rewrote the section.
Amended by R.2005 d.372, effective 11/7/2005.
See: 37 New Jersey Register 1417(a), 37 New Jersey Register 4283(a).
Rewrote (a); added (g).