N.J. Admin. Code § 13:97-2.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:97-2.7 - Use of mechanical restraints

(a) Mechanical restraints may be used in the following instances:

1. When transporting an individual from one place to another;

2. When the individual'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. To prevent an individual 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) An individual in restraints shall be under continuous observation by an investigator.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:97-2.7