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NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-10 - Findings, declarations.

30:1AA-10 Findings, declarations.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: approximately 2% of the residents of this State have developmental disabilities and more than 50,000 of these persons are developmentally disabled school age children; 30,000 to 40,000 residents have intellectual disabilities severe enough to require lifelong supervision or care; several times more have less severe intellectual disabilities and can live independent or semi-independent lives; pregnancy during adolescence increases the incidence of developmental disabilities because of the heightened risk of premature birth, low birthweight, birth complications and birth defects; in 1984 in New Jersey, there were 6,682 births to women ages 18 years and under; about one out of 10 women in New Jersey becomes pregnant during her teenage years; and there is a 40% chance that a child of a teenager will be permanently impaired. The Legislature further finds and declares that: the causes of many cases of developmental disabilities, such as inadequate prenatal care, maternal diseases, environmental contaminants, alcohol and drug ingestion, poor nutrition, lead poisoning, childhood diseases, child abuse and neglect, and accidents, are preventable; and it is in the best interests of the citizens of the State of New Jersey to establish a permanent office in the State Department of Human Services to combat the causes of developmental disabilities. L.1987, c.5, s.1; amended 2010, c.50, s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-11 - Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities.

30:1AA-11 Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities.  2. There is established in the Department of Human Services the Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities, hereinafter referred to as the "office." L.1987, c.5, s.2; amended 2010, c.50, s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-12 - Director, appointment, powers.

30:1AA-12 Director, appointment, powers.  3. The administrator and chief executive officer of the office shall be the director, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office. Subsequent to consultation with the Governor's Council on the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities, the Commissioner of Human Services shall appoint the director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner during the commissioner's term of office and until the appointment and qualification of the director's successor. The director shall devote his entire time to the duties of his position and shall receive a salary commensurate with the responsibilities of the office. The director shall serve in the State unclassified service of the Civil Service. The director may appoint, retain or employ officers, experts or consultants on a contract basis or otherwise, which he deems necessary, and employ investigators or other professionally qualified personnel who shall be in the noncompetitive division of the career service of the Civil Service. L.1987, c.5, s.3; amended 2000, c.82, s.1; 2010, c.50, s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-13 - Powers, duties of director

30:1AA-13. Powers, duties of director  The director shall:  a. Administer and organize the work of the office and establish therein any administrative subdivisions he deems necessary. The director may formulate and adopt rules and regulations and prescribe duties for the efficient conduct of the office pursuant to Department of Human Services policies and procedures;  b. Solicit and accept grants of funds from the federal government and from other public and any private sources for any of the purposes of this act; and  c. Perform other functions which may be prescribed in this act or by any other law.  L. 1987, c. 5, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-14 - Office, responsibilities.

30:1AA-14 Office, responsibilities.  5. The responsibilities of the office shall include, but are not limited to: a. Developing a long-range comprehensive plan for the prevention of developmental disabilities in accordance with the priorities established by the Governor's Council on the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities; b. Encouraging cooperative programs of research among State governmental departments and agencies, universities and private agencies; c. Developing public information campaigns about the causes of developmental disabilities and the means for preventing developmental disabilities; d. Coordinating public education programs about the causes and prevention of developmental disabilities and determining professional in-service training needs in these areas; e. Stimulating expanded and new services for the prevention of developmental disabilities; and f. Making recommendations to the Commissioner of Human Services regarding any needed executive or legislative action. L.1987, c.5, s.5; amended 2000, c.82, s.2; 2010, c.50, s.26.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-15 - Governor's council, executive committee.

30:1AA-15 Governor's council, executive committee.  6. a. The Governor's Council on the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities, originally created by Executive Order No. 72 (signed May 24, 1984), shall serve as an advisory council to the Commissioner of Human Services and to the Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities. The State Departments of Human Services, Education, Health and Senior Services, Environmental Protection and Community Affairs are authorized and directed, to the extent consistent with the law, to cooperate with the Governor's Council on the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities and to furnish it with resources necessary to carry out its purposes under this act. The Governor shall appoint 25 public members to the Governor's Council on the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities to serve three-year terms, except that, of the members first appointed, nine shall be appointed to serve for three years, eight shall be appointed to serve for two years, and eight shall be appointed to serve for one year. At least one of the public members appointed to the Governor's council shall be an advocate for persons with developmental disabilities. b. The Governor's Council on the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities shall establish from its members the Executive Committee of the Governor's Council on the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities. This committee shall have full power to act in lieu of the full council. The executive committee shall consist of 12 members, all of whom are members of the Governor's council. The Commissioners of the Departments of Health and Senior Services, Human Services, Education, Community Affairs and Environmental Protection shall serve as ex officio members. The Secretary of State and the Chairperson of the Governor's council shall serve as nonvoting, ex officio members of the executive committee. The Governor's council shall elect from its membership the remaining five members of the executive committee. These persons, as members of the Governor's council, shall be selected for their knowledge, competence, experience or interest in connection with the prevention of developmental disabilities. Members of the executive committee may, from time to time, designate other individuals as their representatives. The executive committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The Governor's council shall elect an executive committee chairperson from among the five voting cabinet members of the executive committee. The executive committee may select from among its members a vice-chairperson and other officers or subcommittees which are deemed necessary or appropriate. L.1987, c.5, s.6; amended 1994, c.58, s.26; 2000, c.82, s.3; 2010, c.50, s.27.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-16 - Annual report to Governor, Legislature.

30:1AA-16 Annual report to Governor, Legislature.  7. The Commissioner of Human Services and the executive committee of the Governor's Council on the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities established pursuant to section 6 of this act shall report annually to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the status of prevention programs in the State. L.1987, c.5, s.7; amended 2000, c.82, s.4; 2010, c.50, s.28.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-17 - Coordination of services

30:1AA-17. Coordination of services  All departments and agencies of the State which provide relevant prevention services, maintain relevant data sets, or perform functions pertinent to relevant prevention programs shall cooperate with the office to facilitate coordination of services and effective use of funds.  L. 1987, c. 5, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-18 - Coordination of funding

30:1AA-18. Coordination of funding  9. The Commissioner of Human Services shall execute written agreements with the Departments of Health and Senior Services, Education, Community Affairs and Environmental Protection which are designed to coordinate the effective use of funds appropriated to the office.  These agreements shall fulfill the intent of the comprehensive prevention plan prepared pursuant to this act and shall provide coordination of all the departments' budget requests. They shall also minimally provide the protocol for: dispersing appropriate prevention funds, programmatic and fiscal monitoring of prevention programs, ensuring against the duplication of services, and identification of gaps in prevention efforts.  L.1987,c.5,s.9; amended 2000, c.82, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-19 - Rules, regulations

30:1AA-19. Rules, regulations  Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of Human Services shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.  L. 1987, c. 5, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-22 - Reports.

30:1AA-22 Reports.  3. a. Within 12 months after the task force's organizational meeting, and at least biennially thereafter, the task force shall submit a written report to the Governor, and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature.  b. Each report shall: (1) identify the task force's findings regarding the nature and extent of sexual violence being committed against persons with developmental disabilities in the State; (2) outline the statistical data that was gathered or prepared by the task force during the reporting period; (3) describe the efforts that have been undertaken by public and private actors throughout the State to reduce the frequency or severity of sexual violence being committed against persons with developmental disabilities in the State, and indicate the known or predicted effects of such efforts; and (4) provide the task force's recommendations for legislative and other action that may be undertaken in the future to proactively address the causes and effects of sexual violence committed against persons with developmental disabilities, and to minimize the likelihood that such persons will experience sexual violence.  c. A report filed pursuant to this section shall also be publicly posted on the Internet website of the Department of Human Services. L.2019, c.262, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1AA-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1AA-23 - "Sexual violence" defined.

30:1AA-23 "Sexual violence" defined.  4. As used in this act, "sexual violence" includes any nonconsensual sexual act that is committed against a person with a developmental disability. L.2019, c.262, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1B-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1B-1 - Short title

30:1B-1. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Department of Corrections Act of 1976." L.1976, c. 98, s. 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1B-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1B-2 - Department of corrections; establishment; department defined

30:1B-2. Department of corrections; establishment; department defined  There is hereby established in the Executive Branch of the State Government a principal department which shall be known as the Department of Corrections. As used in this act, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, "department" means the Department of Corrections. L.1976, c. 98, s. 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1B-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1B-3 - Findings, declarations relative to purpose of department

30:1B-3. Findings, declarations relative to purpose of department  3. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the purpose of the department shall be to protect the public and to provide for the custody, care, discipline, training and treatment of adult offenders committed to State correctional institutions or on parole; to supervise and assist in the treatment and training of adult offenders in local correctional and detention facilities, so that such persons may be prepared for release and reintegration into the community; and to cooperate with the other law enforcement agencies of this State to encourage a more unified system of criminal justice. The Legislature further finds and declares that: a. There is a need to: (1) Provide maximum-security confinement of those offenders whose demonstrated propensity to acts of violence requires their separation from the community; and (2) Develop alternatives to conventional incarceration for those offenders who can be dealt with more effectively in less restrictive, community-based facilities and programs;  b. The environment for incarcerated persons should encourage the possibilities of rehabilitation and reintegration into the community; and c. The incarcerated offender should be protected from victimization within the institution. L.1976,c.98,s.3; amended 1995,c.280,s.27.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1B-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1B-4 - Commissioner of corrections; appointment; term; compensation

30:1B-4. Commissioner of corrections; appointment; term; compensation  The head and chief executive officer of the department shall be a commissioner, who shall be known as the Commissioner of Corrections. The commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until the appointment and qualification of his successor. The commissioner shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law. He shall devote his entire time to the performance of his duties. L.1976, c. 98, s. 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1B-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1B-5 - Deputy and assistants; administrative divisions, personnel.

30:1B-5 Deputy and assistants; administrative divisions, personnel.  5. a. The commissioner may appoint one deputy and such assistant commissioners as he shall deem necessary to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. Each deputy or assistant commissioner shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as the commissioner shall prescribe. The commissioner shall designate one department official to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the commissioner during his disability or absence. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the commissioner shall designate an assistant commissioner who shall be responsible for establishing and monitoring policies affecting incarcerated mothers with children. The assistant commissioner may be chosen by the commissioner from among the current employees of the department and may continue the duties and responsibilities of his regular employment in addition to the duties and responsibilities of the assistant commissioner position as provided in this subsection. b. The commissioner shall have the authority to establish, organize and maintain in the department such administrative divisions to perform all necessary personnel, planning, budget and finance, facilities and equipment services for the department and to assign such personnel thereto as he shall deem necessary.  L.1976, c.98, s.5; amended 2009, c.328, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1B-6.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1B-6.1 - Short title.

30:1B-6.1 Short title.  1. Sections 1 and 2 of this act may be known and shall be cited as the "Fair Release and Reentry Act of 2009." L.2009, c.329, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1B-6.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1B-6.2 - Information provided to inmate prior to release; rules, regulations.

30:1B-6.2 Information provided to inmate prior to release; rules, regulations.  2. The Commissioner of Corrections shall provide to each inmate at least 10 days prior to release from a State correctional facility: a. A copy of the inmate's criminal history record and written information on the inmate's right to have his 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. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2020, c.45) g. A copy of the inmate's birth certificate, as issued by the Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics, if the inmate was born in New Jersey; h. Assistance in obtaining a Social Security card;  i. A one-day New Jersey bus or rail pass;  j. A two-week supply of prescription medication and, to the extent consistent with clinical guidelines, a two-week prescription order with two additional refills; k. 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  l. (1) A medical discharge summary, which shall include instructions on how to obtain from the commissioner a copy of the inmate's full medical record. Upon request from the inmate, the commissioner shall provide a copy of the inmate's full medical record in a safe and secure manner, at no charge to the inmate.  (2) Within 90 days of the effective date of this act, the commissioner, in consultation with the State Board of Medical Examiners, shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to ensure that these records are expeditiously and securely provided, in a manner consistent with the provision of medical records by other providers. L.2009, c.329, s.2; amended 2011, c.191, s.1; 2020, c.45, s.1; 2021, c.312, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1B-6.2a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1B-6.2a - Commissioner's assistance in obtaining inmate's birth certificate.

30:1B-6.2a Commissioner's assistance in obtaining inmate's birth certificate.  2. The Commissioner of Corrections shall offer each inmate, upon request, at least 180 days prior to release from a State correctional facility, assistance with obtaining a copy of the inmate's birth certificate, as issued by the Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics, if the inmate was born in New Jersey. The commissioner shall ensure that all inmates who were born in New Jersey are notified of their ability to obtain the commissioner's assistance in accessing their birth certificates pursuant to this section. L. 2021, c.312, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1B-6.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1B-6.3 - Coordinator for Reentry and Rehabilitation Services.

30:1B-6.3 Coordinator for Reentry and Rehabilitation Services.  4. a. The Commissioner of Corrections shall designate a staff member as Coordinator for Reentry and Rehabilitative Services. The coordinator shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of this position. The coordinator may be chosen by the commissioner from among the current employees of the department and the chosen employee may continue the duties and responsibilities of the current position in addition to the duties and responsibilities of the coordinator position as provided in this section. b. The coordinator shall compile and disseminate to inmates information concerning organizations and programs, whether faith-based or secular programs, which provide assistance and services to inmates reentering society after a period of incarceration. In compiling this information, the coordinator shall consult with non-profit entities, including but not limited to the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, that provide informational services concerning reentry, and the Executive Director of the Office of Faith-based Initiatives in the Department of State, and the Corrections Ombudsperson in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury. c. The coordinator shall ensure that inmates are made aware of and referred to organizations which provide services in the county where the inmate is to reside after being released from incarceration. The coordinator shall assist inmates in gaining access to programs and procuring the appropriate services. d. The coordinator may employ professional and clerical staff as necessary within the limits of available appropriations. L.2009, c.329, s.4; amended 2010, c.34, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:1B-6.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:1B-6.4 - Notification to inmate of outstanding fines, assessments, warrants, detainers.

30:1B-6.4 Notification to inmate of outstanding fines, assessments, warrants, detainers.  5. At the time of release from a State correctional facility, every inmate shall be notified in writing of all outstanding fines, assessments, and restitution charges ordered as part of that inmate's sentence, as well as any outstanding warrants or detainers. To assist in an inmate's transition and reentry into the community, no inmate shall be required to pay any portion of any outstanding fine, assessment, or restitution ordered as part of that inmate's sentence during the first 90 days following his release. During that 90-day period no warrant shall be issued against the inmate for any nonpayment of any such fine, assessment, or restitution. Nothing in this section shall be construed to diminish or in any way impair the inmate's responsibility for paying all such outstanding fines, assessments, and restitutions ordered by the court. L.2009, c.329, s.5.