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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Subchapter 10 - STAFF; GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:92-10.7 - Staff development

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(a) The detention facility shall provide for pre-service orientation/training, in-service training, and the opportunity for staff to attend academic training conferences, professional conferences, and workshops.
(b) New employees shall have a minimum of 24 hours of pre-service training before being given responsibility for supervising juveniles.
(c) Pre-service orientation/training programs shall be conducted by personnel with experience in adolescent development and related juvenile detention issues and shall include:
1. Training in the practical routines of the job;
2. Training in communication and interpersonal skills relevant to interacting with juveniles and other staff;
3. Development of special skills and methods for handling disruptive behavior, security and emergency procedures;
4. Training regarding the philosophy and procedures of the detention facility, and staff roles and responsibilities;
5. Training regarding the juvenile justice process, including juvenile court philosophy and procedures; and
6. Training in the use of physical and mechanical restraints.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Subchapter 10 - STAFF; GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:92-10.8 - Volunteers

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(a) Volunteers utilized in detention shall be carefully selected and shall not be substitutes for essential operating staff.
(b) Provision shall be made for adequate orientation, training, and supervision of all volunteers.
(c) A criminal history investigation shall be conducted for every volunteer.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Subchapter 11 - STAFF; RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 13:92-11.1 - Administrator

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(a) Each detention facility shall employ an administrator who shall:
1. Be responsible for the development, implementation and updating of general policies, and the efficient operation and overall supervision of the detention facility;
2. Prepare the annual budget, supervise expenditure of funds, and maintain accurate financial records;
3. Recruit, appoint, evaluate, discipline, and terminate staff consistent with applicable State and Federal laws and established personnel policies;
4. Conduct regular staff meetings regarding policies, procedures, problem resolution, program planning, staff attitudes, and ongoing in-service training;
5. Be responsible for the organization and maintenance of a program for the orientation and continued training of all staff;
6. Make provision for continuity of administrative authority in his or her own absence; and
7. Ensure that all aspects of this chapter are met and the facility's policies and procedures reflect the requirements set forth by the rules.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Subchapter 11 - STAFF; RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 13:92-11.2 - Child care workers

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(a) Child care workers shall plan, supervise, and participate in all of the juvenile's activities in daily living, including work and recreation.
(b) The child care worker shall meet the minimum qualifications required by the New Jersey Department of Personnel for the position.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Subchapter 11 - STAFF; RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 13:92-11.3 - Social service worker

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(a) At least one full-time social service worker, sometimes called a counselor or group worker, shall be employed in each detention facility.
(b) There shall be a minimum of one full time social service worker employed for every 20 juveniles in the detention facility.
(c) Social service workers responsible for meeting the social service needs of the juveniles, and included in meeting the social service worker-to-juvenile ratio, shall not have other responsibilities assigned to them, such as court liaison, administrative responsibilities, or other duties.
(d) The social service worker shall be responsible for implementing the social services program provided for in 13:92-9.4.
(e) The social service worker shall meet the minimum qualifications required by the New Jersey Department of Personnel for this position.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Subchapter 11 - STAFF; RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 13:92-11.4 - Teacher

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(a) Each detention facility shall provide at least one full-time certified teacher.
(b) The teacher shall be responsible for implementing the education program provided for in 13:92-9.3, Education.
(c) Teachers shall meet the following minimum qualification:
1. Possession of a valid New Jersey teaching certificate appropriate to their assignment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Subchapter 11 - STAFF; RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 13:92-11.5 - Physician and related personnel

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(a) Each detention facility shall have a physician, licensed by the State of New Jersey, with responsibility for medical care services pursuant to a written agreement, contract or job description.
(b) The facility's physician shall meet with the detention facility administrator and nursing administrator at least every six months to:
1. Review medical policies and procedures and the provision of medical services; and
2. Recommend any changes indicated or required.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Subchapter 11 - STAFF; RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 13:92-11.6 - Clerical staff

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The detention facility shall have clerical staff to keep correspondence, records, accounts, and files current and in good order.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Subchapter 11 - STAFF; RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 13:92-11.7 - Food service staff

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(a) A qualified cook or dietitian shall direct and be responsible for the total food service operation.
(b) For facilities which prepare meals in-house, there shall be cooks and food service staff to prepare and serve meals for all juveniles.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Subchapter 11 - STAFF; RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 13:92-11.8 - Maintenance and housekeeping staff

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The detention facility shall employ, or otherwise make available on a daily basis, staff who are responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds, housekeeping, and laundry services.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Subchapter 12 - CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION › Section 13:92-12.1 - Confidential records and information

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(a) To the extent that the documents required to be made, kept or maintained by this chapter are not otherwise deemed by law to be confidential, those documents shall be confidential and shall not be subject to public inspection or copying pursuant to the "Open Public Records Act," 47:1A-1 et seq.
(b) A written policy and procedure shall be established in each juvenile detention facility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the confidentiality of all records and reports, including access, copying, sharing, retention and destruction of records and reports. Records and reports shall include, but not be limited to, those of a medical, educational, judicial or law enforcement nature.
(c) For confidentiality required in connection with any statement made by a juvenile in the course of a suicide or mental health screening, conducted with or without the juvenile's consent or reports or records produced pursuant to such suicide or mental health screening, see 13:92-5.3(a)14  iv.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 1 - INTRODUCTION › Section 13:93-1.1 - Purpose

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In accordance with the New Jersey Code of Juvenile Justice (2A:4A-20 et seq.), juveniles adjudicated delinquent may be sentenced to a term of incarceration of up to 60 consecutive days in county-operated juvenile detention facilities. Since the Code of Juvenile Justice specifically requires that the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission certify all juvenile detention facilities which may be utilized for this dispositional alternative, the Commission has promulgated the minimum standards which must be met by those facilities receiving adjudicated delinquents under the Code of Juvenile Justice. The standards in this chapter are in addition to the Manual of Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities located at N.J.A.C. 13:92.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 1 - INTRODUCTION › Section 13:93-1.2 - Scope

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This chapter shall apply to all counties in the State of New Jersey who choose to operate a juvenile detention commitment program.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 1 - INTRODUCTION › Section 13:93-1.3 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Commission" means the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission.
"Delinquency" means the commission of an act by a juvenile which if committed by an adult would constitute:
1. A crime;
2. A disorderly persons offense or petty disorderly persons offense; or
3. A violation of any other penal statute, ordinance or regulation. But, the commission of: an act which constitutes a violation of chapter 3, 4, 6 or 8 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes by a juvenile of any age; an act relating to the ownership or operation of a motorized bicycle which constitutes a violation of chapter 3 or 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes by a juvenile of any age; an act which constitutes a violation of article 3 or 6 of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes pertaining to pedestrians and bicycles, by a juvenile of any age; the commission of an act which constitutes a violation of P.L. 1981, c.318 (26:3D-1 et seq.), P.L. 1981, c.319 (26:3D-7 et seq.), P.L. 1981, c.320 (26:3D-15 et seq.), P.L. 1985, c.185 (26:3E-7 et seq.), P.L. 1985, c.186 (26:3D-32 et seq.), 2C:33-13, P.L. 1985, c.318 (26:3D-38 et seq.), P.L. 1985, c.381 (26:3D-46 et seq.), or of any amendment or supplement thereof, by a juvenile of any age; an act which constitutes a violation of chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Revised Statutes relating to the regulation and registration of power vessels, by a juvenile of any age or section 2 of P.L. 1987, c.453 (12:7-61 ); or an act which constitutes a violation of a municipal ordinance enacted pursuant to section 2 of P.L. 1992, c.132 (40:48-2.5 2) pertaining to curfew ordinances shall not constitute delinquency as defined in this section.
"Detention" means the temporary care of juveniles in physically restricting facilities pending court disposition (N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-22c ).
"Juvenile" means an individual who is under the age of 18 years (N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-22a ). For purposes of this chapter, juvenile also includes any individual who is properly detained under the law in a juvenile detention facility and has reached the age of 18 years.
"Juvenile Detention Commitment Program" means a short-term rehabilitation program operated within an approved juvenile detention facility for adjudicated juveniles committed by the court for a maximum of 60 consecutive days pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4-43c(1).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - LEGAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:93-2.1 - Legal authority for juvenile detention commitment

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Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-43c(1), effective January 1, 1984, the court may, in addition to any other disposition enumerated in 2A:4A-43, incarcerate an adjudicated delinquent in a juvenile detention facility for a term not to exceed 60 consecutive days.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - LEGAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:93-2.2 - Legal authority of Commission

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(a)
									2A:4A-43(c)1  provides that if the juvenile detention facility in the county in which the juvenile has been adjudicated delinquent has a juvenile detention facility meeting the physical and program standards established pursuant to that subsection by the Juvenile Justice Commission, the court may, in addition to any of the available dispositions set forth at 2A:4A-43, incarcerate the juvenile in a juvenile detention facility for a term not to exceed 60 consecutive days. N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-43c(1) further provides that the Juvenile Justice Commission shall promulgate such rules and regulations from time to time as deemed necessary to establish minimum physical facility and program standards for the use of juvenile detention facilities pursuant to that subsection.
(b)N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-43c(2) provides that no juvenile may be incarcerated in any county detention facility unless the county has entered into an agreement with the Juvenile Justice Commission concerning the use of the facility for sentenced juveniles. That statute further provides that upon agreement with the county, the Juvenile Justice Commission shall certify detention facilities which may receive juveniles sentenced pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-43c and shall specify the capacity of the facility that may be made available to receive such juveniles; provided, however, that in no event shall the number of juveniles incarcerated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-43c exceed 50 percent of the maximum capacity of the facility.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 3 - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:93-3.1 - County eligibility

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Only those counties in which an approved juvenile detention facility is located and those counties that have a contract with another county that has an approved juvenile detention facility are eligible to participate in the Juvenile Detention Commitment Program.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 3 - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:93-3.2 - Commission eligibility

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(a) Only those counties in which the population of the approved juvenile detention facility has consistently been less than the maximum population capacity established by the Juvenile Justice Commission are eligible to participate in the Juvenile Detention Commitment Program.
1. Counties deemed ineligible because of overpopulation may reapply to the Commission every 90 days after receipt of the notice of ineligibility.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 4 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 13:93-4.1 - Adoption of standards

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(a) All provisions of the Manual of Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities, (N.J.A.C. 13:92), except provisions specifically exempted in this chapter, or provisions in contradiction to the standards and regulations of this chapter are hereby adopted by reference.
(b) All juvenile detention facilities shall comply with both the Manual of Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities (N.J.A.C. 13:92) and this chapter in order to be certified by the Juvenile Justice Commission to receive juvenile commitments.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 5 - POPULATION CAPACITY › Section 13:93-5.1 - Juvenile detention commitment program

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(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-43c(2), the Juvenile Justice Commission shall specify the capacity of the juvenile detention facility that may be made available to receive sentenced juveniles.
1. Based upon the county's past and present juvenile detention needs, as determined by such factors as the number of admissions, length of stay, daily population count, peak population figures, etc., the Juvenile Justice Commission, in collaboration with the county, shall specify the maximum number of juvenile commitments which may be housed in the facility.
2. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-43c(2), the number of incarcerated juveniles shall not exceed 50 percent of the maximum population capacity of the facility.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 5 - POPULATION CAPACITY › Section 13:93-5.2 - Population statistics

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Reports regarding population statistics, in such form and such frequency as shall be required by the Juvenile Justice Commission, shall be submitted to the Juvenile Justice Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 6 - MONITORING, INSPECTION, AND EVALUATION › Section 13:93-6.1 - Population and capacity monitoring

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Based upon juvenile detention needs, as determined by population statistics reports and periodic on-site population monitoring visits, the Juvenile Justice Commission, in collaboration with the county, may reduce or increase the number of spaces for juvenile commitments certified to be housed at the facility.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 6 - MONITORING, INSPECTION, AND EVALUATION › Section 13:93-6.2 - Program inspection

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(a) Based upon periodic inspection of the facility's physical plant and evaluation of the programmatic components, the Juvenile Justice Commission may modify or withdraw its certification of the facility for juvenile commitments for noncompliance with the Manual of Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities, N.J.A.C. 13:92, and this chapter.
(b) At all times representatives from the Commission shall be permitted to observe and interview juveniles and staff of the facility concerning any matter pertaining to the health, safety, rehabilitation, training, and general well-being of the juveniles or the operation of the detention commitment program.
(c) All books, records, accounts, and reports, past and present, regarding the operation of the juvenile detention commitment program, residents, and personnel shall be made available to the Commission for review.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 7 - PROGRAM PROPOSAL › Section 13:93-7.1 - Program proposal submission

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(a) Prior to certification of a facility to receive juvenile commitments, a program proposal shall be submitted to the Juvenile Justice Commission which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following information:
1. Requested capacity of the juvenile detention commitment program;
2. Specific sleeping room accommodations and other planned physical plant features;
3. Specific program activities and services which are planned and how they will be provided;
4. Additional staffing required, if necessary;
5. Additional budget requirements, if necessary;
6. Impact on the pre-dispositional juvenile detention program and services; and
7. Additional problems contemplated and how they will be resolved.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 8 - ADMISSIONS › Section 13:93-8.1 - Eligibility for admission

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Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-43c(3)(a), only juveniles adjudicated delinquent for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime or repetitive disorderly persons offense are eligible for the juvenile detention commitment program. Thus, petty disorderly persons offenders and first time disorderly persons offenders are statutorily excluded from eligibility for the juvenile detention commitment program.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 8 - ADMISSIONS › Section 13:93-8.2 - Maximum juvenile detention facility population capacity

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No juvenile, on either a predispositional or juvenile detention commitment status, shall be admitted to a detention facility which has reached its maximum approved capacity for the entire facility, as designated by the Juvenile Justice Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 8 - ADMISSIONS › Section 13:93-8.3 - Maximum Juvenile Detention Commitment Program population capacity

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No adjudicated juvenile sentenced to a juvenile detention facility shall be admitted once the facility has reached its maximum approved capacity for the juvenile detention commitment program, as designated by the Juvenile Justice Commission, in collaboration with the county.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 9 - CLASSIFICATION › Section 13:93-9.1 - Evaluation

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Upon admission, each juvenile shall be evaluated and classified in regard to his or her sex, age, present offense, previous offenses, physical size, general personality characteristics and any other factors which could have an impact on the juvenile's adjustment to the facility and interaction with other residents.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 9 - CLASSIFICATION › Section 13:93-9.2 - Housing and group assignments

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To the extent that the physical plant permits, juveniles shall be assigned to sleeping accommodations and program groups based upon the classification evaluation.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 10 - PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Section 13:93-10.1 - Program plan and goals

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Each facility receiving juvenile commitments shall maintain a written program plan which describes the overall goals and philosophy of the program. This plan shall also specify the objectives, and shall delineate the programs, activities, policies, and methods to achieve the stated goals and objectives. In some cases, facilities may wish to make arrangements with various provider agencies in the community to provide for specific social, educational, therapeutic, or recreational services. In such situations, the facility shall maintain a copy of the agreement describing the specific services to be provided by the provider agencies and the frequency with which the services will be delivered.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 11 - PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:93-11.1 - Rehabilitation plan

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(a) An initial written rehabilitation plan, based on a thorough assessment of the juvenile's problems and needs, shall be developed by the facility's social service worker, in conjunction with other appropriate detention center staff, within one week of commitment. The assessment shall utilize the information included in the pre-dispositional investigation report which is made available by the Family Court pursuant to the Rules of Court.
(b) The initial assessment shall include, when available, the following information:
1. The juvenile's past record of offenses and dispositions;
2. School attendance and special problems, if any;
3. Family history and problems;
4. Psychological profile;
5. Medical history and current health problems;
6. Vocational goals (when age appropriate) and;
7. Post-release plans and goals.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 11 - PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:93-11.2 - Social services

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(a) Juvenile detention facilities participating in the juvenile detention commitment program shall provide at least one full-time social service worker or professional equivalent.
(b) In accordance with the maximum population capacity, as designated by the Juvenile Justice Commission, for both predispositional juvenile detention and the juvenile detention commitment program, there shall be at least one full-time social service worker employed for every 20 juveniles of the approved population capacity.
1. Part-time social service workers may be employed when the maximum population capacity is greater than 20 and is not an even multiple of 20. For example, a facility approved for 30 juveniles would require at least one full-time and one part-time social service worker.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 11 - PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:93-11.3 - Medical services

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(a) The facility shall provide a program of medical care for all juveniles in residence. The facility shall provide for medical emergencies on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis.
(b) Each juvenile placed in detention shall receive a health assessment and screening by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse within 24 hours following admission, noting symptoms of any communicable disease, lice, bruises or abrasions, unusual marks and general medical condition. The facility's medical and social service staff shall attempt to secure from appropriate sources, information regarding any medical care, treatment or medication prescribed prior to placement. Each juvenile shall also receive a medical examination performed by either a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey, a licensed physician assistant, or an advanced practice nurse within 72 hours following admission. Internal vaginal and rectal examinations shall not be routinely included as part of the medical examination for admission.
(c) Psychiatric and psychological services shall be provided as required by individual rehabilitation plans.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 11 - PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:93-11.4 - Education

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(a) The detention facility shall provide an educational program which meets the needs of each juvenile based on his or her age, level of ability, previous educational experience, and interest. All juveniles committed to a Juvenile Detention Commitment Program shall participate in an educational program suited to meet his or her needs.
(b) The educational programs shall be operated on a 12-month basis and provide for the juvenile's cognitive and affective development that includes:
1. A program consisting of a minimum of four hours per day five days per week and 220 days per calendar year;
2. Physical education provided by a certified physical education teacher. Physical education shall be a part of the four-hour minimum required school day. At least 150 minutes of physical education shall be provided per week which may include classes in health and family life. Physical education shall not constitute more than one hour of the daily education program. All other recreational activities shall not be considered in determining the four-hour minimum required for the educational program;
3. A program consisting of basic academic instruction as appropriate to the individual program plan (IPP) or individualized education plan (IEP), as applicable; and
4. A New Jersey State Attendance Register entry for all students at the facility, and a written schedule for the educational program.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 11 - PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:93-11.6 - Discipline

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(a) Each facility shall maintain a written behavior management program which is designed to foster a positive, non-punitive environment. The written program shall include behavioral-rules and disciplinary regulations and sanctions to be employed. Reasonable limits for behavior necessary to maintain order should be governed by a system of rules and regulations that is consistent and easily understood.
(b) Discipline shall be determined by staff and never delegated to juveniles.
(c) Corporal punishment and cruel, degrading punishment, either physical or psychological, shall not be permitted.
(d) Under no circumstances shall a juvenile be deprived of his or her basic rights as a means of a discipline. Basic rights for each juvenile include:
1. A place to sleep (for example, a bed, a pillow, blankets and sheets);
2. Full meals;
3. A full complement of clean clothes;
4. Parental or legal guardian and attorney visits;
5. Items necessary for personal hygiene (for example, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, comb, etc.);
6. Minimum exercise;
7. Right to receive and send mail;
8. The opportunity for a daily shower and access to toilet and water fountain;
9. Clean and sanitary living conditions;
10. Medical care;
11. The opportunity to attend religious services and/or religious counseling of his or her choice.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 93 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION COMMITMENT PROGRAMS › Subchapter 11 - PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:93-11.7 - Grievance procedure

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(a) Each detention facility shall have a written grievance procedure for the expression and resolution of juveniles' grievances or legitimate complaints, which contains the following elements:
1. A means and method for the filing of a grievance on a form that includes the juvenile's name, date, and all pertinent information relating to the grievance;
2. Assistance by staff not involved in the issue of the grievance shall be provided, if necessary;
3. A written response to all grievances filed, including the reason for the decision;
4. A response by a staff member designated by the facility administrator, or his or her designee, within a prescribed, reasonable time limit, that allows for responding to emergencies;
5. A provision for appeal to the facility administrator, or his or her designee;
6. Access by all juveniles to the grievance procedure and appeals process, with guarantees against reprisals; and
7. Applicability over a broad range of issues.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 94 - DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER ADULT FACILITIES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:94-1.1 - Purpose and scope

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(a) The purposes of this chapter are:
1. To define and to clarify the special conditions and restrictions that apply when juveniles are detained in adult facilities;
2. To ensure compliance with provisions of the Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002, P.L. 107-273, 42 U.S.C. §§
											5601 et seq.;
3. To provide a regulatory framework for enforcing requirements of the New Jersey Code of Juvenile Justice, 2A:4A-20 et seq., including, but not limited to, provisions governing the taking of a juvenile into custody and limiting the amount of time a juvenile may be held in short term custody; and
4. To promote the health and safety of juveniles detained in adult facilities.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 94 - DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER ADULT FACILITIES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:94-1.3 - Legal requirements

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(a) The detention of a juvenile in a facility is subject to the requirements of:
1. This chapter;
2. The JJDP Act;
3. The New Jersey Code of Juvenile Justice, 2A:4A-20 et seq.;
4. All other applicable laws, regulations and other authorities related to the confinement of juveniles, including, but not limited to, requirements addressing the deinstitutionalization of status offenders and non-offenders, sight and sound separation of juveniles and adults and timely removal of juveniles from adult secure facilities;
5. All applicable public health, safety, construction, building, fire and other codes, laws and regulations promulgated either by the State of New Jersey or by the county, township or municipality in which the facility is located; and
6. The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, 42 U.S.C. §§
											15601 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 94 - DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER ADULT FACILITIES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:94-1.4 - Oversight authority of the Commission

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(a) The Commission is authorized to ensure compliance with the core requirements of the JJDP Act including:
1. Deinstitutionalization of status offenders;
2. Separation of juveniles from adult offenders; and
3. Removal of juveniles from adult facilities.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 94 - DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER ADULT FACILITIES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:94-1.5 - Confidentiality of information relating to juveniles

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(a) Law enforcement records pertaining to juveniles charged as a delinquent or found to be part of a juvenile-family crisis are confidential. All such records:
1. Shall be strictly safeguarded from public access;
2. May be released only in accordance with the provisions of 2A:4A-60; and
3. Shall not be subject to public inspection or copying pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, 47:1A-1 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 94 - DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER ADULT FACILITIES › Subchapter 2 - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:94-2.1 - Sight and sound separation

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Except as may be necessary when incidental to initial processing, sight and sound separation shall be maintained at all times between a juvenile and an adult held in secure custody. This requirement applies equally with respect to non-offender juveniles, status offender juveniles and juveniles detained for an act of delinquency.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 94 - DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER ADULT FACILITIES › Subchapter 2 - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:94-2.2 - Limitations on holding juveniles in custody and six-hour restrictions

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(a) A juvenile held in secure custody shall be placed only in a holding room, cell or other designated area that has been determined by the Commission to conform to prevailing safety standards for the detention of juveniles.
(b) Status-offenders and non-offenders shall not be held in secure custody.
(c) Status-offenders, non-offenders and juveniles held on a charge of delinquency but not being held in secure custody, shall not be held in custody for more than six hours.
(d) A juvenile held on a charge of delinquency may be held in secure custody, provided that such secure custody may not exceed six hours commencing from the time the juvenile was placed in secure custody.
1. The six-hour restriction set forth in this section shall not apply to the holding of a juvenile in a judicial facility in connection with a court appearance.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 94 - DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER ADULT FACILITIES › Subchapter 2 - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:94-2.3 - Notification to parent or guardian

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(a) Upon taking a juvenile into custody, the detaining officers shall immediately notify the parents or guardians of the juvenile:
1. That the juvenile is being detained;
2. Where the juvenile is being held; and
3. The reasons that the juvenile is being detained.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 94 - DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER ADULT FACILITIES › Subchapter 2 - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:94-2.4 - Exceptions for extraordinary circumstances

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(a) In the event of an extraordinary circumstance, the highest-ranking facility staff member on duty may determine that a juvenile should be held in conditions that deviate from the restrictions otherwise imposed by this chapter.
1. Any such deviation shall be only to the extent and duration as is required to address the specific extraordinary circumstance.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 94 - DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER ADULT FACILITIES › Subchapter 2 - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:94-2.5 - Supervision of juveniles

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(a) Facility staff shall provide supervision for all detained juveniles. The level of supervision shall be that necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the juvenile, facility staff and the public at large. Factors to be considered when determining the appropriate level of supervision shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to:
1. The juvenile's mental and physical health;
2. The nature of the offense charged, if any;
3. The physical environment of the area where the juvenile will be held, including any objects or architectural elements that could facilitate self-injury or injury to others; and
4. A reasonable concern that a juvenile may be the victim of sexual or other abuse, or pose a risk of suicide or injury to self.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 94 - DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER ADULT FACILITIES › Subchapter 2 - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:94-2.6 - Juvenile admissions and secure custody logs

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(a) Each facility, other than a court holding facility, shall maintain a juvenile admissions log that documents all juveniles detained at the facility.
(b) The juvenile admissions log shall include the following information concerning each detained juvenile:
1. Name;
2. Date of birth;
3. Gender;
4. Race/ethnicity;
5. The charges or other circumstances in connection with which the juvenile is being held;
6. The date and time of admission into the facility;
7. The date and time of release from the facility;
8. If the juvenile is held beyond six hours in the facility;
9. Whether the sight and sound separation required by 13:94-2.1 has been maintained; and
10. Information sufficient to enable the reader to determine whether the juvenile was held in secure or non-secure custody.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 94 - DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER ADULT FACILITIES › Subchapter 2 - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:94-2.7 - Inspection by Commission, review of construction plans and enforcement

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(a) The Commission shall undertake such inspection of facilities as necessary and appropriate to determine compliance with this chapter.
1. Such inspections shall include observation of the physical condition in areas where juveniles are held, and review of the practices and procedures relevant to the detention of juveniles.
2. Prior to undertaking any construction or renovation that may affect areas used to hold juveniles, a facility shall submit a written construction plan for review by and approval of the Commission.
3. The Commission shall approve any plan for construction or renovation consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 95 - SECURE FACILITIES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:95-1.1 - Purpose

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(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the operation of secure facilities under the jurisdiction of the Commission, as those terms are defined in 13:95-1.3.
(b) Among the policies and procedures established by this chapter are rules addressing:
1. The use of force by custody staff members, both on-duty and off-duty;
2. The use of firearms on-duty and off-duty;
3. Searches of juveniles and facilities in order to control and deter contraband;
4. Contraband and its seizure and disposal;
5. Testing for prohibited substances;
6. The transportation of juveniles outside the secure facility and from one jurisdiction to another;
7. Assignment of juveniles to housing, education, treatment, work, behavior accountability unit and other programs;
8. Placement of juveniles in temporary close custody and protective custody;
9. Handling of juveniles' mail, visits to and by juveniles and juvenile access to courts;
10. Juvenile hygiene and grooming;
11. Housekeeping, sanitation, bedding and laundry; and
12. Issuance and updating of a juvenile handbook in each secure facility.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 95 - SECURE FACILITIES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:95-1.4 - Forms

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(a) The following forms related to secure facilities shall be reproduced by each facility from originals that are made available through the office of the Director of Custody Operations:
1. J156-I Oath of Office;
2. J171-I Seizure of Contraband Report;
3. J171-II Juvenile Receipt, Contraband Seizure;
4. J171-III Notice of Decision on Appeal, Contraband Seizure (Non-Disciplinary);
5. J173-I Placement In Keep Separate Status;
6. J173-II Removal From Keep Separate Status;
7. J173-III Transfer of Keep Separate Status juvenile;
8. J285-I Request for a Polygraph Examination;
9. JJ-001, Incident Report;
10. Trip Authorization Form;
11. J146-I Voluntary-Protective Custody Consent;
12. J146-II Notice of Protective Custody Hearing-Involuntary;
13. J146-III Protective Custody Hearing Adjudication;
14. J146-IV Protective Custody Release;
15. J360-I Remedial Action Plan Report;
16. JJC CO-1 Notice of Special Observation Status;
17. JJC CO-2 Notice of Change in Special Observation Status;
18. JJC CO-3 Special Observation Status Monitoring Report;
19. JJC CO-4 Daily Observation Status Monitoring Report;
20. JJC CO-5 Release from Special Observation Status;
21. JJC CO-6 Disciplinary Report from Mental Health Services;
22. Form 101-Request to Transfer to the New Jersey Department of Corrections;
23. J292-1 Request for Attorney-Client Contact Visit;
24. J081 Special Classification Request Form;
25. BAU-01 (Referral to Behavior Accountability Unit);
26. BAU-02 (Behavior Accountability Unit Case Review Form);
27. BAU-03 (Behavior Accountability Unit Appeal); and
28. Office of Substance Abuse Administration, Continuity of Evidence Form.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 95 - SECURE FACILITIES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:95-1.5 - Confidentiality and use of information relating to juveniles

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(a) Records and statements in the possession of the Commission that are covered by the confidentiality provisions of 2A:4A-60, 60.2 and 60.3 may be reviewed when necessary and appropriate in the course of classification, program and other reviews necessary and appropriate under this chapter. However, at no time shall this permitted use of such records and statements release or exempt them from the confidentiality provisions of this section.
(b) All records pertaining to juveniles charged as a delinquent, adjudicated delinquent or found to be part of a juvenile-family crisis, including records relating to the suicide or suicide attempt of a juvenile, are confidential. All such records:
1. Shall be strictly safeguarded from public access;
2. Shall not be released, except when release is authorized under the provisions of 2A:4A-60; and
3. Shall not be subject to public inspection or copying pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, 47:1A-1 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 95 - SECURE FACILITIES › Subchapter 2 - KEEP SEPARATE STATUS › Section 13:95-2.1 - Recommending placement of a juvenile in keep separate status

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(a) Any staff person may recommend that a juvenile be placed in keep separate status.
(b) The staff person recommending that a juvenile be placed in keep separate status shall complete the recommendation section of Form J173-I Placement in Keep Separate Status, and submit Form J173-I to the Superintendent indicating the reason(s) for the recommendation.
(c) The Superintendent may order an immediate investigation be undertaken by the Office of Investigations and that a report of that investigation be submitted as soon as possible, but in no event more than one week after the request has been made, determining whether the information received is accurate and placement of the juvenile in keep separate status is warranted.