N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-5.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10A:17-5.6 - Scheduling of religious activity

(a) All religious services, activities or meetings shall be coordinated and scheduled by the Supervisor of Chaplaincy Service, chaplain or other designated staff member, subject to approval of the Administrator or designee.

(b) Factors to be considered when scheduling religious activities shall include, but are not to be limited to:

1. Availability of staff;

2. Availability of space;

3. Availability of time; and

4. The maintenance of a secure and orderly operating correctional facility.

(c) The weekly schedule of religious services and activities shall be posted on each housing unit's bulletin area and in other appropriate areas of the correctional facility. The schedule shall indicate the following:

1. Kind of religious service or activity being held;

2. Day(s) provided;

3. Time (beginning and ending);

4. Location; and

5. Person or group conducting activity.

(d) Any additions or changes in religious services and activity shall be promptly posted.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-5.6

Amended by R.2003 d.403, effective 10/20/2003.
See: 35 N.J.R. 2780(a), 35 N.J.R. 4894(b).
In (a), substituted "Administrator" for "Superintendent"; in (c), substituted "other appropriate areas" for "conspicuous and accessible areas" in the introductory paragraph.
Amended by R.2009 d.57, effective 2/17/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 5941(a), 41 N.J.R. 876(b).
In (a), substituted "chaplain" for "Chaplain," and "member" for "person".