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NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.6 - Counties; participation; eligibility; placement goals; rules and regulations

30:8-16.6. Counties; participation; eligibility; placement goals; rules and regulations  a. Any county responsible for the commitment of prisoners to State correctional facilities may participate in the financial assistance program as developed and administered by the commissioner. The following are set as placement goals for counties participating in the financial assistance program: (1) By January 1, 1987, provide placement in county correctional facilities for at least 15% of those prisoners committed by the county to State correctional facilities as of the effective date of this act; (2) By January 1, 1992, provide placement in county correctional facilities for at least 30% of those prisoners committed by the county to State correctional facilities as of the effective date of this act. b. Subject to the other provisions of this act, the commissioner shall issue rules and regulations which assure that any county responsible for the commitment of prisoners to State correctional facilities equal to more than 5% of the total number of prisoners within the State correctional system as of the effective date of this act shall have preference in participating in the financial assistance program as developed and administered by the commissioner. c. Subject to the other provisions of this act, any county which commits less than 5% of the prisoners within the State correctional system as of the effective date of this act may participate in the financial assistance program either on its own or in cooperation with no more than two other geographically contiguous counties, subject to the approval of the commissioner. d. Subject to the other provisions of this act, the number of State prisoners to be placed in county correctional facilities shall be established by the commissioner and agreed to by the participating county. e. The counties participating in the financial assistance program shall adhere to rules and regulations concerning prisoner placement as developed by the commissioner in accordance with limitations established pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of this act. L.1981, c. 498, s. 4, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.7 - County corrections advisory board; comprehensive plan; contents; application for assistance

30:8-16.7. County corrections advisory board; comprehensive plan; contents; application for assistance  a. The governing body of each county participating in the financial assistance program under this act shall establish a 12 member county corrections advisory board. The membership of the board, appointed by the governing body of the county, shall be representative of the areas of criminal justice, the judiciary, corrections, education, social services, ethnic minorities and the general public. The board shall be responsible for the development of a comprehensive plan for developing, implementing, operating and improving county correctional services, which shall be submitted to the governing body of the county for its approval. The board, at least annually, shall make a formal recommendation to the governing body of the county concerning the implementation and operation of the plan for the forthcoming year. b. In addition to such matters as are prescribed by rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner, the comprehensive plan of each county shall provide for: (1) The availability and use of a specific amount of bed space to be reserved for prisoners remanded by the State; (2) The location and description of facilities that will be used by the county pursuant to the purposes of this act including, but not limited to, county jails, penitentiaries, houses of detention, workhouses, work release centers and halfway houses; (3) Per diem reimbursement rates favorable to the State in recognition of its contribution to the construction or renovation costs of the county correctional facilities but which take into consideration the additional cost of State mandated programs; (4) The centralized administration and control of county correctional services, taking into account established provisions for probation and parole services; (5) The manner in which counties that jointly apply for participation under this act will operate a coordinated regional county corrections program; and (6) A schedule of specific expenditures and priorities for the use of the grant moneys. c. Any county applying for financial assistance made available under this act shall apply in a form and manner prescribed by the commissioner. d. Prior to receiving a grant of financial assistance under this act, the governing body of each participating county shall submit a comprehensive plan for the development, implementation, operation and improvement of county correctional services to the commissioner for his approval. L.1981, c. 498, s. 5, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.8 - Authority of governing body of county

30:8-16.8. Authority of governing body of county  Subject to the requirements of centralized administration and control of county correctional services under subsection b. (4) of section 5, and the provisions of agreements between cooperating counties permitted pursuant to subsection b. of section 4, the governing body of a participating county shall retain all authority for the expenditure of funds, including grants of financial assistance received from the State under this act, and for the implementation and operation of county correctional facilities according to the comprehensive plan approved by the commissioner. L.1981, c. 498, s. 6, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.9 - Planning grant

30:8-16.9. Planning grant  In order to assist a county or cooperating counties which have established a county corrections advisory board but which do not have a comprehensive plan, and which require financial assistance to defray expenses necessary to develop such a plan the commissioner, upon receipt of resolutions from the governing body of the county or counties certifying the inability to pay the expenses, may provide a planning grant to the county or counties. L.1981, c. 498, s. 7, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.10 - Amount of financial assistance grant

30:8-16.10. Amount of financial assistance grant  If a county or counties applying for financial assistance under this act meet all the requirements for receiving such assistance, as determined by the commissioner, the commissioner shall provide a State financial assistance grant for: a. The full cost of capital construction and renovation for county correctional facilities providing placement space for prisoners remanded by the State; and b. The partial cost of capital construction and renovation for county correctional facilities for housing county prisoners. L.1981, c. 498, s. 8, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.11 - Annual review by commissioner; county books, records, etc.; examination

30:8-16.11. Annual review by commissioner; county books, records, etc.; examination  The commissioner shall review annually the comprehensive plans submitted by a county or group of counties and the facilities and programs developed, implemented and operated under those plans. The commissioner shall have a reasonable opportunity to examine county books, records, facilities and programs for the purposes of recommending needed changes and improvements in those plans. L.1981, c. 498, s. 9, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.12 - Rules and regulations

30:8-16.12. Rules and regulations  The commissioner, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), may promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1981, c. 498, s. 10, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.14 - Provisions to inmate incarcerated 90 days or longer.

30:8-16.14 Provisions to inmate incarcerated 90 days or longer.  6. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility shall provide to each inmate incarcerated for 90 days or longer at least 30 days prior to release from a facility: a. a copy of the inmate's criminal history record and written information on the inmate's right to have the inmate's criminal records expunged under chapter 52 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; b. general written information on the inmate's right to vote under R.S.19:4-1; c. general written information on the availability of programs, including faith-based and secular programs, that would assist in removing barriers to the inmate's employment or participation in vocational or educational rehabilitative programs, including but not limited to, information concerning the "Rehabilitated Convicted Offenders Act," P.L.1968, c.282 (C.2A:168A-1 et seq.) and the certificate of rehabilitation under P.L.2007, c.327 (C.2A:168A-7 et seq.);  d. a detailed written record of the inmate's participation in educational, training, employment, and medical or other treatment programs while the inmate was incarcerated; e. a written accounting of the fines, assessments, surcharges, restitution, penalties, child support arrearages, and any other obligations due and payable by the inmate upon release; f. a copy of the inmate's birth certificate if the inmate was born in New Jersey; g. assistance in obtaining a Social Security card; h. a one-day New Jersey bus or rail pass; i. a two-week supply of prescription medication and, to the extent consistent with clinical guidelines, a two-week prescription order with two additional refills; j. general written information concerning child support, including child support payments owed by the inmate, information on how to seek child support payments and information on where to seek services regarding child support, child custody, and establishing parentage; and k. a medical discharge summary, which shall include instructions on how to obtain from the superintendent a copy of the inmate's full medical record; upon request from the inmate, the superintendent shall provide a copy of the inmate's full medical record in a safe and secure manner, at no charge to the inmate; the superintendent shall comply with rules and regulations, adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), that ensure that these records are expeditiously and securely provided in a manner consistent with the provision of medical records by other providers. L. 2021, c.312, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.15 - Annual appropriations for prescription medicine.

30:8-16.15 Annual appropriations for prescription medicine.  7. There shall be annually appropriated to the counties through the annual appropriations act such amounts as shall be deemed necessary to cover the cost of the prescription medicine required pursuant to the provisions of subsection i. of section 6 of P.L.2021, c.312 (C.30:8-16.14). L. 2021, c.312, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.16 - Provisions to county welfare agency, reentry organization.

30:8-16.16 Provisions to county welfare agency, reentry organization.  8. a. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility shall provide to the appropriate county welfare agency or board of social services, in advance of the release of an inmate who has been incarcerated for 90 days or longer, the inmate's name, release date, and contact information, which shall include, but not be limited to, a telephone number or an email address. b. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility shall, with the inmate's consent, provide to the reentry organization selected as a residential address pursuant to subsection d. of section 4 of this bill, in advance of the release of an inmate who has been incarcerated for 90 days or longer, the information required in subsection a. of this section unless the inmate requests that the information not be forwarded. L. 2021, c.312, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.18 - Uses of inmate's county correctional facility identification card.

30:8-16.18 Uses of inmate's county correctional facility identification card.  9. a. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall accept a former inmate's county correctional facility identification card as two points for the purposes of applying for a non-driver identification card.  b. An inmate's county correctional facility identification card shall be accepted by all State, county, and municipal agencies and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for six months following the date of release from incarceration to allow the released inmate to gain access to services for which the inmate is deemed eligible including, but not limited to, establishing the inmate's identity.  c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of this section, whenever the Motor Vehicle Commission agencies are closed during a declared public health emergency, pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), a state of emergency, pursuant to P.L.1942, c.251 (C.App.A:9-33 et seq.), or both, the inmate's Department of Corrections identification card shall be accepted by all State, county, and municipal agencies and New Jersey nonprofit organizations in a manner as to allow the released inmate to gain access to services for which they are deemed eligible for the duration of the public health emergency. L. 2021, c.312, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.17 - Various online application enrollments; processing, acceptance.

30:8-16.17 Various online application enrollments; processing, acceptance.  10. a. As soon as practicable but not less than 30 days prior to the release of an inmate incarcerated for 90 days or longer, the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility shall ensure that an inmate is assisted with completing, obtaining any required signatures or authorizations for, and forwarding for processing to the Department of Human Services an online application for enrollment in the Medicaid program, established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). b. In addition to the requirements of subsection a. of this section, the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper also shall ensure that such inmate is assisted in completing, obtaining any required signatures or authorizations for, and forwarding for processing to the appropriate county welfare agency or board of social services, as soon as practicable but not less than 30 days prior to an inmate's release from incarceration, online applications for enrollment in the following programs:  (1) the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant to the federal "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008," Pub.L.88-525 (7 U.S.C. s.2011 et seq.); and (2) the Work First New Jersey program, established pursuant to P.L.1997, c.38 (C.44:10-55 et seq.), which shall include, for inmates who are unable to identify a residence at the time of release, the application for emergency assistance benefits issued to Work First New Jersey recipients pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1997, c.14 (C.44:10-51). c. The Department of Human Services shall be required to accept and process the online applications for Medicaid received from the county correctional facilities pursuant to subsection a. of this section.  d. If an inmate is unable to identify a residence at the time of application for benefits pursuant to this section, the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility, with the inmate's consent, shall ensure that the address of the reentry organization is used for the purposes of establishing proof of residence to meet any applicable eligibility requirements. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility shall ensure that all inmates incarcerated for 90 days or longer are educated on their ability to select a reentry organization as a residential address pursuant to this subsection. e. All State, county, and municipal agencies, for the purposes of establishing applicable eligibility requirements, shall: (1) accept the address of the reentry organization for an inmate who is unable to identify a residence at the time of application for benefits; and (2) accept an inmate's county correctional facility identification card to establish the inmate's identity. f. An inmate who appears to be eligible for Work First New Jersey assistance shall be screened for immediate need assistance. L. 2021, c.312, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.20 - Recording of data.

30:8-16.20 Recording of data.  12. a. The county reentry coordinator shall record data regarding: the number of inmates who are offered services pursuant to section 10 of P.L.2021, c.312 (C.30:8-16.17); the number of inmates who accept the services offered; the types of services provided to each inmate who accepts the services offered; the race, gender, ethnicity, and age of each inmate; a record of any crimes committed by inmates who are released from the facility and the types of crimes committed for a period of three years following the inmate's release; and the number of inmates who were not released, and the reasons why they were not released, from a county correctional facility during regular business hours.  b. The data shall be analyzed to determine whether the rates and nature of rearrests and convictions differ according to whether an inmate received services in accordance with section 10 of P.L.2021, c.312 (C.30:8-16.17). The county reentry coordinator shall annually prepare and transmit the findings to the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility, as appropriate; the superintendent, director, or other chief administrative officer of the County Board of Social Services or welfare agency, as appropriate; the governing body of the county in which the correctional facility is located; and the Commissioner of Corrections. L. 2021, c.312, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.21 - Peer counseling program development.

30:8-16.21 Peer counseling program development.  13. The county reentry coordinator shall, in collaboration with the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of a county correctional facility, develop peer counseling programs in the county correctional facility that support the treatment of county inmates with substance use disorders. The warden, director, or administrator may additionally develop initiatives to provide inmates in the custody of the county correctional facility with access to professional substance use disorder counseling. L. 2021, c.312, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.22 - Annual meeting.

30:8-16.22 Annual meeting.  14. a. The county reentry coordinator shall meet annually with community stakeholders who may offer guidance for evaluating the needs of and providing services to inmates in county correctional facilities including, but not limited to: (1) the Commissioner of Corrections, or a designee; (2) the Commissioner of Human Services, or a designee; (3) the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of the county correctional facility; (4) the superintendent, director, or other chief administrative officer of the County Board of Social Services or welfare agency, as appropriate; (5) the county human services director, or a designee; (6) the county mental health administrator, or a designee; (7) the president of a county community college, or a designee; (8) reentry services providers in the county;  (9) substance use disorder treatment providers in the county; and (10) a person who previously has received substance use disorder services in the county. b. Based on the guidance received during the meetings conducted pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the county reentry coordinator shall: (1) establish best practices for preparing county inmates for release; (2) identify services available in the county that may be needed by inmates upon release from a county correctional facility including, but not limited to, housing, food, medical care, clothing, substance use disorder treatment; mental health services, employment assistance, and education assistance; (3) make appropriate recommendations to the county correctional facility and County Board of Social Services or welfare agency with respect to preparing county inmates for successful reentry into the community and reducing recidivism. L. 2021, c.312, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-16.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-16.23 - Annual appropriations for county reentry coordinator implementations.

30:8-16.23 Annual appropriations for county reentry coordinator implementations.  15. There shall be annually appropriated through the annual appropriations act such amounts as shall be deemed necessary to implement the provisions of sections 11 through 14 of P.L.2021, c.312 (C.30:8-16.19 through C.30:8-16.22) concerning the county reentry coordinator. L. 2021, c.312, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-17 - Sheriff to have custody of jails; exception

30:8-17. Sheriff to have custody of jails; exception  Except as otherwise in this chapter provided the sheriff of every county shall have the care, custody and control of the county jail or jails and all prisoners therein, and shall be responsible for the conduct of any keeper appointed by him.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:8-17.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:8-17.1 - Keepers or wardens

30:8-17.1. Keepers or wardens  Except as otherwise provided in R.S. 30:8-15, in any county where the sheriff assumes the custody, keeping and charge of the county jail or jails and all prisoners therein, as provided by R.S. 30:8-17, the sheriff may appoint some fit person to be the keeper or warden of the jail or jails of the county, who shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff, shall hold his office for the term of one year and until his successor is appointed and qualified in his place and may be reappointed to subsequent one-year terms. To be considered for appointment as keeper or warden an applicant shall have at least three years of supervisory experience in the field of corrections and shall possess those qualities necessary for the effective and efficient administration of a penal institution. The position of keeper or warden established pursuant to this act is placed in the unclassified service of the civil service. This act shall not affect the term of office or employment of any person who, as of the effective date of this act, holds a position as keeper or warden. L.1984, c. 209, s. 1, eff. Dec. 10, 1984.