New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) The decision of approval or disapproval of an inmate's request to marry or enter into a civil union shall be made by the Administrator who shall make use of a designated committee to assist in the decision making. The committee shall consist of: 1. The Social Work Supervisor;…

(a) The committee shall consider an inmate's request to marry or enter into a civil union and submit written recommendations for approval or disapproval to the Administrator within 120 calendar days of the request. (b) An inmate's request to marry or enter into a civil union may …

(a) The Administrator or designee shall provide to the inmate written notification of approval or disapproval of the request to marry or enter into a civil union as soon as possible after receiving and reviewing the recommendation of the committee. (b) The notification shall indi…

(a) A staff member from the Social Services Department shall be assigned to act as a liaison to assist the inmate and the intended spouse or partner in a civil union couple and to assist with any social, legal (such as, but not limited to, the marriage license or civil union lice…

(a) If an inmate's request for a religious service or solemnization is approved, the chaplain shall interview the inmate to determine the specific faith-group requirements which need to be met. (b) The decision as to whether the chaplain shall perform a marriage or civil union is…

(a) All aspects of the marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization shall be conducted in accordance with this subchapter and correctional facility/unit internal management and operational procedures, such as, but not limited to, procedures related to visitors to ensure the sec…

(a) There shall be no reception activities after a marriage ceremony or civil union solemnization has been performed within a correctional or community medical facility. (b) The correctional or community medical facility shall not provide accommodations for the consummation of th…

(a) The correctional or community medical facility shall not be responsible for any costs related to the marriage or civil union of an inmate. (b) Financial obligations for such items as marriage licenses, civil union licenses and fees for the person officiating, other than a ful…

Volunteers may be used to assist the inmates in designated recreational activities (see N.J.A.C. 10A:17-2, Volunteer Service Program). Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-8.1 Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1459(a), effective 7/18/2016

(a) The music program, when available, shall be directed by a qualified music instructor who shall adapt the music program to the needs of the inmates. (b) A separate practice area, with sufficient storage space is desirable for the music program, so long as sufficient room is av…

(a) A staff member shall be assigned to supervise the content and production of publications. (b) Articles and materials that are written by inmates shall be reviewed for content by the Administrator or designee and approved or disapproved prior to publication (see N.J.A.C. 10A:1…

Films authorized for showing by film license contracts for general entertainment may be shown to inmates in the general population as determined and approved by the Administrator or designee. Films shall not be shown when such general entertainment interferes with the maintenance…

(a) Clubs may be formed for inmates interested in specific games, such as, but not limited to, chess and bridge in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:12, Inmate Groups. (b) Groups may be formed for inmates who are interested in current events, book discussions and other interests in ac…

(a) Entertainment, such as variety shows and choral groups, may be brought into the correctional facility from the community at the discretion of the Administrator. (b) Inmates may be permitted to utilize their talents by participating in dramatic skits, variety shows and other s…

Inmates assigned to correctional facilities within the Department of Corrections shall not be permitted to participate in any community based trip. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-8.15

(a) Designated staff members at each correctional facility may subscribe to several recreation and physical education journals and newsletters. (b) A reference area may be provided at each correctional facility where current books on recreation and physical education may be avail…

The Administrator shall submit an annual budget request to the Assistant Commissioner or designee that specifies the resources necessary to purchase materials, equipment, and supplies to conduct the Recreation and Leisure Time Activities. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-8.17 Amen…

The Administrator shall submit a monthly report to the Assistant Commissioner or designee, which indicates all major recreation and leisure time activities conducted that month and the number of inmates who participated in each activity. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-8.18 Amend…

Each correctional facility Administrator or designee shall ensure that written internal management procedures governing the Recreation and Leisure Time Activities are developed in accordance with this subchapter. These internal management procedures shall be made available to all…

(a) Inmates may be assigned to the Recreation and Leisure Time Activities to serve as inmate recreation aides or paraprofessionals. (b) Inmate recreation aides or paraprofessionals may be utilized as: 1. Scorekeepers; 2. Demonstrators; 3. Projectionists; 4. Referees; 5. Officials…

(a) Each correctional facility may provide the following for the assemblage or recreational activities of general population inmates: 1. An auditorium, large area and/or gymnasium that may include a stage, a screen upon which films may be projected and other multipurpose equipmen…

(a) Regulation recreational equipment shall be used for all athletic activities. (b) Inmates shall be instructed in the proper use and care of recreational equipment. (c) Televisions shall be available for viewing at each correctional facility depending upon the availability of a…

As part of the orientation process, each correctional facility shall complete an assessment of the recreation and leisure time interests and skills of newly admitted inmates and provide the inmates with information related to the recreation and leisure time activities that are av…

(a) Recreation activities shall be permitted year round, and athletic activities shall be permitted according to the season. (b) All recreation participation shall be subject to restrictions ordered by the correctional facility Administrator or designee based upon factors related…

In order to encourage inmates to participate in a variety of recreational activities, instruction in the rules and skills required for participation may be provided. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-8.7

The opportunity to shower shall be available to inmates after participating in an active recreation program, unless such activity interferes with the maintenance of security or the orderly operation of the correctional facility. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-8.8

(a) An organized arts and crafts activity authorized by the Administrator or designee may be provided, when available. (b) Inmates may participate in arts and crafts activities authorized by the Administrator or designee in classrooms, housing units or other approved locations in…

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish guidelines for: 1. Permitting inmates to correspond with persons or entities outside the correctional facility; 2. Processing legal correspondence in correctional facilities; 3. Inmates sending and receiving publications; 4. Inmates…

(a)N.J.A.C. 10A:18-1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 shall be applicable to State correctional facilities operated by the Department of Corrections and to inmates housed in facilities other than county jails in accordance with contractual agreements with the Department of Corrections unless…

(a) The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Contact visit" means a visit between an inmate and a visitor where there is no barrier, such as, but not limited to, a window or wall b…

(a) Notwithstanding the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), the Department shall inform inmates of new or revised rules regarding telephones and mailing and receipt of publications, packages, and correspondence, including legal correspondence. Inmates shall b…

Each correctional facility Administrator, or designee, shall ensure the development of written internal management procedures consistent with the requirements of this chapter that shall be reviewed and updated as necessary. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:18-1.5 New Rule, R.2008 d.1…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:18-2.1 Amended by R.1997 d.431, effective 10/6/1997. See: 29 N.J.R. 2769(a), 29 N.J.R. 4311(c). Amended by R.2008 d.141, effective 6/2/2008. See: 39 N.J.R. 5043(a), 40 N.J.R. 3309(a). Added (e). Reserved by 55 N.J.R. 1182(b), effective 6/5/2023…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:18-2.10 Repealed by R.1997 d.431, effective 10/6/1997. See: 29 New Jersey Register 2769(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4311(c). Section was "Telegrams and mailgrams".

(a) All registered, certified, preferential, or special delivery correspondence of a non-legal nature shall be processed as regular mail and the mail room staff shall sign to acknowledge receipt of the correspondence. The inmate shall be required to sign an acknowledgement that h…

(a) Properly identified incoming correspondence and electronic correspondence (see N.J.A.C. 10A:18-2.6) shall be distributed to inmates, and outgoing properly identified correspondence and electronic correspondence (see N.J.A.C. 10A:18-2.9) shall be transmitted or sent to the pos…

(a) Checks, other than personal checks, such as, but not limited to, official State or government checks or checks from a legitimate business or law practice shall be the only approved form of money received through the mail, which can be accepted by the correctional facility for…

(a) Any correspondence for an inmate may be withheld in the mail room or taken from an inmate's possession by the correctional facility Administrator, designee, or custody staff if it falls within one of the following categories: 1. The correspondence contains material, which is …

(a) Except as established in (b) below, incoming correspondence which is withheld from an inmate shall be returned to the sender, together with a notice that the material has been found to violate the Department of Corrections rules governing correspondence. (b) If the correspond…

(a) When correspondence violates one of the categories cited in N.J.A.C. 10A:18-2.1 4 and is withheld in the mail room, the following action shall be taken. 1. The staff member who withholds the correspondence must submit a written report, no later than the end of the shift to th…

(a) When correspondence violates one of the categories cited in N.J.A.C. 10A:18-2.1 4 and is removed from the inmate's possession, the following action shall be taken: 1. The staff member who removes the correspondence from the inmate must submit a written report no later than th…

(a) When the correspondence has been withheld in the mail room or when correspondence has been removed from the inmate's possession, the sender or inmate may appeal the action of the shift commander to the Administrator within 10 calendar days of the date of notice. (b) The sende…

(a) Whenever an inmate is transferred from one correctional facility to another, the inmate shall be responsible for notifying correspondents of the change of address. (b) For a period not to exceed three months, the correctional facility from which the inmate is transferred shal…

The number of approved correspondents and the amount of correspondence an inmate may receive or send shall be unlimited. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:18-2.2

(a) Designated staff at each correctional facility shall obtain an inmate's forwarding address at or about the time of the inmate's release on parole or at the expiration of the inmate's maximum sentence. (b) The inmate shall be asked whether correspondence received at the correc…

(a) When an inmate is remanded to a county jail or other facility in which he or she is temporarily detained to await trial for a prior offense or for any other reasons, correspondence received for the inmate at the correctional facility shall be forwarded to the other facility, …

(a) All incoming correspondence addressed to an inmate who has escaped from a correctional facility shall be returned to the sender with an indication that the inmate is no longer in custody. (b) If the incoming mail does not have a return address, it shall be opened to determine…