N.J. Admin. Code § 8:131-4.2

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

Section 8:131-4.2 - Searches of residents and facilities

(a) All facility residential, work, therapy, training, visit and other areas to which residents have access shall be searched thoroughly for contraband on a routine and random basis. Searches shall be unannounced and irregularly timed, and may be limited to a specific building or area.

(b) Procedures to be utilized in conducting searches consistent with this subchapter shall be set forth in an internal management procedure prepared by the DOC Administrator or designee to be promulgated pursuant to the search plan required by N.J.A.C. 8:131-4.1(10A:35-4.1). Such procedures shall provide that a resident may be excluded from entry into an area being searched to facilitate the safe and effective performance of the search.

(c) Searches of residents shall be conducted in a professional and dignified manner, with maximum courtesy and respect for the resident's person, and under sanitary conditions.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:131-4.2

Amended and recodified from 10:36A by 53 N.J.R. 1496(a), effective 9/7/2021