N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-11.2

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

Section 13:95-11.2 - Admission to protective custody

(a) A juvenile may be placed in protective custody by any of the following means:

1. On the recommendation of the Office of Investigations;

2. On the recommendation of a sentencing court or prosecutor, subject to approval of the Superintendent. The recommendation must be accompanied by a statement of justifiable reasons to support such placement;

3. On the recommendation of a secure facility non-custody staff person or a custody staff member of the rank of Sergeant or above. Emergency placement shall be reviewed and approved within 24 hours by the shift supervisor;

4. On the order of the Superintendent; Director of Operations; Deputy Executive Director; or Executive Director; or

5. Voluntarily, on the juvenile's request.

(b) If a juvenile voluntarily requests placement in protective custody, he or she shall fill out and sign Form J146-I Voluntary-Protective Custody Consent in which the reasons for requesting protective custody are stated.

1. If the juvenile's reasons cannot be verified or are deemed to be frivolous by the Superintendent or designee, placement in protective custody may be denied or the juvenile released from Protective Custody.

(c) In all cases of involuntary placement in protective custody, the Superintendent or designee shall gather facts, information and available documentation to support or reject the placement and shall order such additional investigation as is deemed necessary for a clear understanding of the case.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-11.2