N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-19.40

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

Section 13:95-19.40 - Procedure for handling publications removed from a juvenile$DQ$s possession

(a) When a publication violates one of the categories cited in N.J.A.C. 13:95-19.37 and is removed from the juvenile's possession, the following action shall be taken:

1. The staff member who removes the publication from the juvenile must submit a written report, no later than the end of the shift to the shift supervisor identifying:

i. The publication removed;

ii. The juvenile's name and number from whom it was removed;

iii. The time and date of the removal; and

iv. The category which the publication violates.

2. The decision of the staff member shall be reviewed by the shift supervisor.

3. The publication shall be returned to the juvenile within 48 hours if the shift supervisor disagrees with the determination of the staff member.

4. The written report shall be initialed and returned to the staff member if the shift supervisor agrees with the determination of the staff member.

5. The staff member shall provide the juvenile, within 72 hours of the removal, with a written notice which identifies:

i. The publication removed;

ii. The reason for removing the publication; and

iii. The juvenile's right to appeal the removal.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-19.40