N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-26.4 - Recreation and Leisure Time Activities Program

(a) A staff member shall administer and supervise the Recreation and Leisure Time Activities Program.

(b) The adult county correctional facility shall provide for both indoor and outdoor recreation areas.

(c) All inmates, except those whose privilege(s) to participate in leisure time activities have been suspended as a disciplinary sanction for a violation of the rules, shall be provided with the opportunity to participate in leisure time activities on a daily basis. Such leisure time activities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Watching television;

2. Listening to the radio;

3. Playing cards;

4. Initiating and completing arts and crafts projects; and

5. When available, use of other facility-approved technology for access to approved books, music, games, video services, and/or email.

(d) The facility shall provide inmates access to recreational opportunities and equipment.

(e) Inmates shall be given the opportunity to participate in a minimum of two hours of physical exercise and recreation each day outside the living unit.

(f) Weather permitting, recreation activities should be scheduled for out-of-doors.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-26.4

Amended by R.2006 d.59, effective 2/6/2006.
See: 37 N.J.R. 3201(a), 38 N.J.R. 995(a).
In introductory paragraph (c), added ", but are not limited to." Amended by 57 N.J.R. 1141(a), effective 6/2/2025