New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) The following action shall be taken by the correctional facility upon receipt of a detainer filed by a receiving state:1. The Administrator or designee shall advise the inmate of the right to dispose of the detainer(s) under the IAD, and shall ensure that an original and two …

(a) In accordance with the provisions of the IAD, an inmate may request disposition of a detainer which has been lodged against the inmate by a receiving state. (b) The following action shall be taken if the inmate indicates a desire to dispose of the detainer(s): 1. The inmate s…

(a) In accordance with the provisions of the IAD, a prosecuting authority in a receiving state may request temporary custody of a New Jersey State prison inmate for the purpose of bringing the inmate to trial. (b) The request for temporary custody shall be initiated when the pros…

(a) The provisions of the IAD require that trials be conducted in the receiving state in accordance with the following:1. An inmate who has requested transfer to the receiving state to dispose of a detainer(s) shall be brought to trial within 180 calendar days of the receipt of F…

An inmate's New Jersey State prison sentence continues to be served during the time the inmate is in the temporary custody of a receiving state pursuant to the IAD. Any good time earned by the inmate shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. Notes N.J. Admi…

If the receiving state does not resolve the detainer(s) which it has filed against the inmate within the time periods set forth in the IAD, and no continuance has been granted by the court, the detainer(s) shall not operate to bar the inmate from obtaining reduced custody status …

N.J.S.A. 2A:160-6 et seq. sets forth the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act. The Uniform Criminal Extradition Act provides for an agreement between the executive authorities of two or more cooperative states to provide for the transference of custody of an inmate from the sending s…

(a) The request for extradition of an inmate/parole violator shall be initiated by the Office of Interstate Services (OIS), New Jersey Department of Corrections or the Office of Interstate Services (OIS), New Jersey State Parole Board upon notice of an out-of-State arrest and upo…

(a) When rendering an inmate who is under the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections to a receiving state, the highest ranking classification officer or designee shall be responsible for: 1. Monitoring the status of the extradition case while the inmate is in tempora…

(a) When an inmate in the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections is to be released to an out-of-State detainer and/or commitment detainer, the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act may not be invoked by the highest ranking classification officer or designee in the followi…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Assurance" means a special condition concerning the confinement and/or release of an offender which must be met prior to the release of …

N.J.S.A. 30:7D-1 authorizes the Commissioner, Department of Corrections, to transfer offenders having foreign citizenship status to countries of citizenship, provided that a treaty exists between the United States and the foreign country. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:10-6.2

(a) Offenders must meet all of the following criteria before they may be considered for an international transfer:1. The offender must be a citizen of the receiving state; 2. The offender must consent to transfer to the receiving state; 3. The offense of the offender must constit…

(a) The highest ranking classification officer or designee of each correctional facility shall be provided with the eligibility requirements of each Prisoner Transfer Treaty. (b) The highest ranking classification officer or designee shall forward Form I-Transfer Inquiry, to all …

The Administrator shall sign Form III-Notice Regarding International Prisoner Transfer, and forward the application and the material required in N.J.A.C. 10A:10-6.4(e), in triplicate, to the Office of Interstate Services, New Jersey Department of Corrections. Notes N.J. Admin. Co…

(a) The Office of Interstate Services shall:1. Investigate the request to ensure that all eligibility requirements are met; 2. Request a records check to verify records listed in N.J.A.C. 10A:10-6.3(a)8; 3. Review application and materials for completeness and compliance with tre…

(a) The Commissioner, Department of Corrections, shall review the inmate's international transfer application and materials to determine the approval or disapproval of the application. If the application is approved, the application and materials shall be forwarded to the Office …

(a) Upon receipt of the Governor's authorization for international transfer, the application and materials shall be forwarded to the United States Department of Justice, Office of International Affairs, by the New Jersey Department of Corrections, Office of Interstate Services. (…

(a) If the inmate is accepted for international transfer by the United States Department of Justice, Office of International Affairs, the offender shall be transported by the Department of Corrections to the Federal District Court for purposes of a verification hearing to ensure …

The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of 1963, Art. 36, 37 and 42 establishes procedures for notifying a foreign consul in cases of arrest, imprisonment, appointment of a guardian, or death of a foreign national or a member of consulate staff. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:1…

(a) When a foreign national has been committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections, the Administrator or designee of the reception correctional facility shall provide for the following during the initial intake process: 1. The foreign national inmate shall be advised …

(a) A consular officer visit with a foreign national inmate shall be permitted in compliance with N.J.A.C. 10A:18-6.5, Special visits. (b) A consular officer shall have the right to visit, converse, correspond and/or arrange for legal representation of a foreign national inmate. …

If the foreign national inmate is a minor or is unable to understand his or her right due to a physical, medical or mental inability, the Administrator shall notify in writing the appropriate consular post of the necessity to appoint a guardian or trustee. Notes N.J. Admin. Code …

(a) In the event of the death of a foreign national inmate while committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections, the following procedures shall be initiated in addition to applicable provisions of N.J.A.C. 10A:16-7, Critical Illness or Death of Inmates: 1. The correcti…

Each Department of Corrections facility responsible for the initial classification process of an inmate shall develop written internal management procedures consistent with the requirements of this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:10-7.6

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to set forth provisions regarding:1. The organization and operation of an inmate group(s); and 2. The formation, operation and activities of an Inmate Liaison Committee or alternative Inmate Liaison Committee. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:12-1.1…

This chapter shall be applicable to State correctional facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:12-1.2

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Inmate group" means a group of inmates organized to form a recognizable unit that is approved by the correctional facility administration a…

(a) The Administrator or designee shall approve, disapprove or limit the formation and/or activities of an inmate group consistent with the provisions of this chapter and any applicable internal management procedures regarding discipline, order, safety, sanitation and security. (…

(a) An inmate group shall provide a beneficial service to a portion of the general inmate population and/or the community. (b) A request to establish an inmate group shall be submitted in writing to the Administrator or designee and shall include:1. The name of the group; 2. The …

(a) Inmate group participation shall be: 1. Voluntary, and 2. Restricted to inmates currently in the general population of the correctional facility in which the group has been established. (b) Inmate group participation shall not be contingent upon payment of dues, donations, or…

(a) The correctional facility Business Manager shall establish operating and bookkeeping procedures for documenting the cash assets of inmate groups and for the receipt and expenditure of inmate group funds in accordance with applicable internal management procedures. (b) Inmate …

(a) Inmate groups shall submit to the Administrator or designee a written request to use correctional facility space and/or equipment. (b) Access to correctional facility space and equipment shall be at the discretion of the Administrator or designee based upon, but not limited t…

(a) The inmate group shall submit a written monthly report to the designated correctional facility staff supervisor, coordinator or advisor of the inmate group summarizing the activities of the previous month and providing other information as required by the Administrator or des…

Correctional facility space and/or equipment provided for inmate group use shall be subject to searches at any time in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:3-5. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:12-2.7

(a) The Administrator or designee may suspend or terminate for "just cause" an inmate group and/or activity of an inmate group. "Just cause" shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Failure or inability to adhere to provisions established in this chapter; 2. Violation of a correc…

(a) The Department of Corrections prohibits the organization and operation of certain inmate groups such as, but not limited to: 1. A security threat group; 2. An inmate group that has been terminated pursuant to N.J.A.C. 10A:12-2.8; and 3. Any inmate group not organized and oper…

(a) An Inmate Liaison Committee may be established within each correctional facility or subunit within the main correctional facility in order to: 1. Act as a liaison between the correctional facility administration and the inmate population; 2. Provide the opportunity for inmate…

(a) An Inmate Liaison Committee shall be composed of: 1. Inmates who represent one or more housing units; and 2. Inmates who act as alternates to the inmates who represent one or more housing units. (b) Inmate Liaison Committee representatives and alternate representatives shall …

(a) Each Inmate Liaison Committee shall develop a constitution and bylaws which shall state the policies and procedures that govern the Committee's operations and shall be established in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (b) The constitution and bylaws shall include…

(a) The correctional facility Administrator or designee shall meet with the Inmate Liaison Committee not less than once a month. Other staff members shall meet with the Committee when it is appropriate or necessary and upon approval of the Administrator or designee. (b) The minut…

(a) Access to office space may be provided at the discretion of the Administrator or designee to the Inmate Liaison Committee for conducting Committee business: 1. When approved by the Administrator or designee; 2. When resources are available; 3. As scheduled at the discretion o…

The Administrator shall have the authority to designate an alternative to the Inmate Liaison Committee. In instances where a means of providing an alternate liaison between the correctional facility administration and the inmate population has been established, the Administrator …

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for: 1. The maintenance of inmate job opportunities within all correctional facilities; 2. The standardization of inmate job titles and job wages; and 3. The establishment of an inmate job/wage variance proce…

This chapter shall be applicable to all correctional facilities and units of the New Jersey Department of Corrections unless otherwise indicated. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:13-1.2 Amended by R.2009 d.383, effective 12/21/2009 (operative February 1, 2010). See: 41 N.J.R. 3192(a)…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Central Office Inmate Job and Wage Committee" or "Central Office IJWC" means the committee of Departmental staff members responsible for th…

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-92, the Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Corrections or his or her designee shall maintain employment opportunities within all correctional facilities to ensure that inmates can be employed in jobs that are consistent with their health, strengt…