N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-3.8

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

Section 13:95-3.8 - Use of mechanical restraints

(a) On authorization of the shift supervisor, mechanical restraints may be used in the following instances:

1. When transporting a juvenile from one place to another;

2. When the juvenile's history, disciplinary record, behavior or present emotional state indicates a likelihood that bodily injury to any person, damage to property or escape by the juvenile may occur; or

3. On current medical advice, to prevent the juvenile from attempting suicide, self-inflicted injury, or injury to others.

(b) Mechanical restraints shall not be used as punishment, or in any way that causes undue physical discomfort, inflicts physical pain or restricts the blood circulation or breathing of the juvenile.

(c) Mechanical restraints shall be removed promptly when the reason for their initial use has ceased to exist or has sufficiently abated.

(d) A juvenile in restraints shall be under continuous observation by a custody staff member.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-3.8