N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-20.4

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

Section 13:95-20.4 - Approval of potential visitors

(a) The secure facility Superintendent or designee may approve the following persons to visit a juvenile:

1. Relatives (see N.J.A.C. 13:95-1.3). For the purpose of this subchapter, "relative" shall also include grandparents, cousins and aunts and uncles;

2. Close friends;

3. Clergy; and

4. Persons who may have a constructive influence on the juvenile.

(b) Any person with an adult criminal conviction or who is currently on probation or parole who wishes to visit a juvenile shall disclose such criminal history. Such persons shall not be automatically excluded from visiting a juvenile. The nature and extent of an individual's criminal record, plus their history of recent criminal activity, shall be weighed against the benefits of visitation in determining visitation eligibility. Failure to provide such disclosure shall result in the visitor being banned from visiting a juvenile for a minimum of 60 days and the visitor shall be required to apply in writing to the Executive Director or designee for approval of the reinstatement of visit privileges.

(c) Persons determined, by substantial evidence, to have a harmful influence upon the juvenile or to constitute a threat to the security of the secure facility shall not be granted visitation privileges.

(d) At the discretion of the Superintendent, former employees of the Commission may be permitted to visit a juvenile. The decision of the Superintendent shall be made on a case-by-case basis after due consideration of the security interests involved, and after the Superintendent is satisfied that the visit will not pose a threat to the safe, secure and orderly operation of the secure facility.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-20.4

Amended by R.2011 d.202, effective 8/1/2011.
See: 43 N.J.R. 158(a), 43 N.J.R. 1889(a).
Rewrote (b).