New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:1B-10, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections is authorized to establish minimum standards for adult county correctional facilities. (b) The Commissioner is authorized to determine matters related to rules establishing the minimum standards …

(a) The effective date of a rule exemption shall be the date of the Commissioner's signature on Form 31--100 Request for Rule Exemption. (b) Except as set forth in (c) and (d) below, all rule exemptions shall expire one year from the date of approval by the Commissioner. (c) A ru…

(a) A request for a rule exemption may be submitted by inmates, staff or committees to the adult county correctional facility Administrator for review in accordance with internal management procedures. (b) The adult county correctional facility Administrator, or designee, shall r…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-1.8 Reserved by 49 N.J.R. 3751(a), effective 12/4/2017

(a) Designated staff at each municipal detention facility shall be responsible for developing written policies and internal management procedures consistent with this chapter. (b) All written policies and internal management procedures shall be available during inspection by desi…

Staff at each adult county correctional facility shall document that the system of dietary allowance is reviewed at least annually by a dietician, registered by the American Dietetic Association, to ensure compliance with nationally recommended food allowances as stated by the Na…

(a) Sanitary temperature controlled storage areas for all foods shall be provided in: 1. Refrigerators and freezers; 2. Cool, dry storage areas; and 3. Lockable areas for pepper, nutmeg, vanilla, yeast, dry fruit, or other food additives which may be utilized to manufacture illeg…

(a) Written procedures shall be developed and implemented that govern the safe and secure storage of all cutlery items and hazardous kitchen utensils. (b) A designated staff person shall be accountable for maintaining an ongoing inventory of all cutlery items. Notes N.J. Admin. C…

(a) The food service operation shall follow written budgeting, purchasing and accounting procedures to ensure nutritional and economical meals with minimum waste. (b) When the adult county correctional facility's food services are provided by an outside agency or individual, the …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-10.13 Reserved by 49 N.J.R. 3751(a), effective 12/4/2017

A staff member, experienced in food service management, shall be designated to be responsible for food service management and operations within the adult county correctional facility. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-10.2 Amended by R.2011 d.059, effective 2/22/2011. See: 42 N.J.R…

(a) Menu evaluations shall be conducted and maintained at least quarterly by the adult county correctional facility food service supervisory staff to verify adherence to nationally recommended basic daily serving. (b) The signature of a registered dietician on the menus shall ind…

(a) Provisions shall be made for special diets as prescribed by a physician or dentist of the adult county correctional facility. (b) When the religious beliefs of an inmate(s) require the inmate(s) to adhere to dietary laws, provisions shall be made for alternate food items. Not…

(a) Three meals shall be provided at regular meal times during each 24 hour period. Two of the three meals provided shall be hot meals unless an emergency situation precludes the serving of hot meals. No more than 14 hours shall elapse between the evening and breakfast meals. (b)…

Food shall not be used as a disciplinary measure. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-10.6 Amended by R.1999 d.328, effective 9/20/1999. See: 31 New Jersey Register 1849(a), 31 New Jersey Register 2755(a). Deleted "reward, or as a" preceding "disciplinary".

(a) All food service personnel and inmates shall receive a pre-assignment medical examination to ensure freedom from illnesses transmissible by food. (b) All food service personnel and inmates shall receive a medical examination prior to resumption of duties if, for any reason, t…

(a) All food service personnel shall maintain high standards of personal hygiene and comply with Federal, State and local laws and regulations for food handlers. (b) All food handlers shall wash their hands upon reporting to duty and after using toilet facilities. (c) A daily ins…

(a) A weekly inspection of all food service areas and equipment shall be conducted by administrative or dietary personnel. (b) A daily check of refrigerator and water temperatures by administrative or dietary personnel shall be made. (c) Written documentation that food service fa…

Each adult county correctional facility shall comply with Federal, State and local sanitation, safety and health codes. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-11.1

Staff at each adult county correctional facility shall develop a written housekeeping plan that includes daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning schedules. These schedules shall set forth the type and frequency of cleaning assignments necessary to maintain all areas of the facility …

(a) The adult county correctional facility Administrator shall require that a designated staff member inspect the facility at least weekly utilizing a check list developed by the adult county correctional Administrator, or designee. (b) The completed inspection check list shall b…

The floors of each adult county correctional facility shall be kept clean, dry and free from hazardous substances. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-11.4

(a) Staff at each adult county correctional facility shall make arrangements for the control of vermin and pests. (b) Licensed pest control professionals shall be used at least once per month to clean or fumigate the facility. (c) Integrated pest management practices shall be uti…

Staff at each adult county correctional facility shall develop a written plan for the disposal of liquid and solid wastes. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-11.6 Amended by R.2011 d.059, effective 2/22/2011. See: 42 N.J.R. 2692(a), 43 N.J.R. 427(a). Substituted "Staff at each" for …

(a) All inmates shall be provided with clothing that is clean, climatically suitable, durable and in good condition. (b) Inmates participating in food service, sanitation, mechanical and other special work assignments shall be issued appropriate clothing and equipment in quantiti…

(a) Each inmate shall be issued the following clean items:1. One towel; 2. One fire retardant mattress; 3. One pillow or an integrated pillow within the fire retardant mattress; 4. Two sheets; 5. One pillowcase, if appropriate; and 6. Sufficient clean blankets to provide comfort …

(a) Laundry services shall permit the exchange or laundering of inmate clothing (facility issue and/or personal), linen, and bedding on a weekly basis. (b) The collection, storage and exchange of clothing and linen shall be accomplished hygienically. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:…

(a) The clothing, linen and bedding supply shall exceed that required for the maximum inmate population in order to allow the adult county correctional facility to compensate without delay for items that are lost, destroyed, or worn out. (b) The issue of clothing and bedding shal…

Mattresses shall be cleaned, sanitized, and/or disinfected before reissue. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-12.5 Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3751(a), effective 12/4/2017

Provisions shall be made for the storage of inmate personal clothing and, when necessary, the clothing shall be cleaned and/or disinfected prior to storage. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-12.6

(a) As part of the admission process, each inmate shall be provided with the following articles necessary for maintaining proper personal hygiene: 1. Soap; 2. Toothbrush; 3. Toothpaste or powder; 4. A comb; 5. Toilet paper; 6. Shaving equipment upon request; 7. Products for the s…

(a) Upon admission to the adult county correctional facility inmates shall be required to shower and shall be permitted to shower daily thereafter. (b) Hair care services shall be made available to all inmates on a regular basis. (c) The area used for hair services shall be locat…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-12.9 Reserved by 49 N.J.R. 3751(a), effective 12/4/2017

Staff at the adult county correctional facility shall be responsible for essential medical, dental and health care services. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-13.1 Amended by R.2011 d.059, effective 2/22/2011. See: 42 N.J.R. 2692(a), 43 N.J.R. 427(a). Substituted "Staff at the" for…

(a) Designated staff at the adult county correctional facility shall provide pregnant inmates with medical and social services as soon as possible after the pregnancy is diagnosed. Medical and social services shall include: 1. Prenatal medical evaluation and care; 2. Nutritional …

At the time of admission, all inmates shall be provided with a copy of the adult county correctional facility's rules and regulations which shall include the procedures for gaining access to medical and dental services (see N.J.A.C. 10A:31-21.4). Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-1…

The written medical complaints of inmates shall be collected daily, assessed, and scheduled according to priorities of need. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-13.12 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10A:31-13.11 by R.1991 d.190, effective 4/15/1991 (operative April 22, 1991). See: 23 New Je…

(a) Sick call conducted in adult county correctional facilities by a physician and/or other qualified medical personnel shall be available to each inmate as follows: 1. Facilities with fewer than 100 inmates shall conduct sick call at least once a week; 2. Facilities with 100 to …

A physician shall be available at least once each week to respond to inmate medical complaints. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-13.14 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10A:31-13.13 by R.1991 d.190, effective 4/15/1991 (operative April 22, 1991). See: 23 New Jersey Register 15(a), 23 New J…

(a) Staff at the adult county correctional facility shall provide 24 hour seven day per week emergency medical and dental care. (b) Written standard operating procedures (S.O.P.'s) shall be established which shall include, but not be limited to, arrangements for the following: 1.…

Chronic care, convalescent care and medical preventive maintenance shall be provided to inmates. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-13.16 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10A:31-13.15 by R.1991 d.190, effective 4/15/1991 (operative April 22, 1991). See: 23 New Jersey Register 15(a), 23 New …

As determined by the physician who is responsible for medical services, medical and dental prosthetics shall be provided when the health of the inmate patient would otherwise be adversely affected. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-13.17 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10A:31-13.16 by R.1…

(a) Dental care shall be provided under the direction of a dentist licensed in the State of New Jersey. (b) Dental screening shall be provided to new admissions. (c) Inmates shall receive dental treatment as determined by the dentist in accordance with the Classification and Prio…

(a) A written Classification and Priority Treatment Program shall be established that will place inmates into a dental scheduling system. (b) The Classification and Priority Treatment Program shall use the date of the inmate's incarceration as a basis for placement on the dental …

(a) A physician, licensed in the State of New Jersey, shall be responsible for the adult county correctional facility's medical services pursuant to a written agreement between: 1. The county funding agency responsible for the facility; 2. The adult county correctional facility A…

Preventive dentistry shall be routinely implemented into the adult county correctional facility's dental program. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-13.20 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10A:31-13.19 by R.1991 d.190, effective 4/15/1991 (operative April 22, 1991). See: 23 New Jersey Regist…

The inmate shall have the right to refuse dental treatment. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-13.21 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10A:31-13.20 by R.1991 d.190, effective 4/15/1991 (operative April 22, 1991). See: 23 New Jersey Register 15(a), 23 New Jersey Register 1128(b).