N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-15.3

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

Section 13:95-15.3 - Law library

(a) In consultation with the Director of Education, each secure facility Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a law library and for developing internal management procedures for library use and supervision. The procedures shall specify:

1. Law library hours;

2. The number of juveniles who may use the library at one time;

3. Persons responsible for the supervision of juveniles;

4. Limitation(s) on removal of legal reference materials;

5. The provision of supplies such as pens and paper;

6. The use of word processing resources; and

7. Any additional rules deemed necessary by the Superintendent or designee.

(b) Consideration shall be given to the following factors regarding the use of the law library:

1. Space and staff limitations;

2. The availability of supplies;

3. The availability of word processing resources;

4. The secure and orderly operation of the secure facility; and

5. The verified need of certain juveniles to meet time requirements for filing legal documents.

(c) The Director of Education is responsible for the initial purchase of legal reference materials.

(d) The initial purchase of legal reference material shall be consistent with law and secure facility needs.

(e) In consultation with the Director of Education, the secure facility Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for the maintenance and updating of the law library.

(f) Maintenance of the law library includes:

1. Annual update costs; and

2. Replacement of lost or damaged volumes.

(g) As part of the annual budget request, the Superintendent or designee shall include a specific request (line item) for budgeted funds to maintain the law library. An alternative source of funds shall be used for maintenance of the law library if the specified budget request is reduced or eliminated.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-15.3