N.J. Admin. Code § 13:91-3.11

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

Section 13:91-3.11 - Confrontation and cross-examination

(a) The opportunity for confrontation and cross-examination shall be provided to the juvenile in such instances where the hearing officer deems it necessary for an adequate presentation of the evidence, particularly when serious issues of credibility are involved. The confrontation and cross-examination of all adverse witnesses must be noted on the Transfer Hearing Form, Form 102.

(b) The hearing officer may refuse confrontation and cross-examination when such confrontation and cross-examination would be unduly hazardous to facility safety. If the hearing officer refuses to permit cross-examination or confrontation, the reasons for each such refusal shall be documented on the Transfer Hearing Form, Form 102.

Adopted by 46 N.J.R. 1896(b), effective 9/2/2014.