N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-5.1 - Use of State-owned and privately owned vehicles

(a) Juveniles shall be transported only in State-owned vehicles, except when emergencies or other unusual circumstances require the use of privately owned vehicles.

(b) An employee who is escorting juveniles and operating a vehicle shall carry in his or her possession a valid driver's license appropriate to the vehicle being operated.

(c) If it is necessary for a juvenile to ride in an employee's private vehicle, the employee must secure prior approval from the Superintendent or designee of the facility responsible for the juvenile prior to such transportation.

1. Employees shall be made aware of Commission policy regarding the use of private vehicles and the applicable liability provisions established by the Department of the Treasury, Division of Budget and Accounting.

2. When operating a private vehicle, the employee shall be in possession of a valid driver's license and proof that the vehicle is properly registered and insured.

3. The use of an employee's vehicle may be authorized, but not required, by the community program.

(d) All State-owned vehicles used to transport juveniles shall be equipped with first aid kits, with bloodborne pathogen protection kits, and with fire extinguishers.

(e) Vehicles used to transport juveniles shall be thoroughly searched for contraband by the escorting staff before and after being used.

(f) Only properly trained staff may transport juveniles. Such escort staff shall have been fully trained in the following areas:

1. The use of Commission supplied bloodborne pathogen protection kits; and

2. Any other activities required for successful completion of a transportation assignment.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-5.1