N.J. Admin. Code § 13:94-2.5 - Supervision of juveniles

(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.

(b) A law enforcement officer or other facility staff shall directly observe a juvenile placed in a secure holding room or cell at least every 15 minutes.

(c) When a juvenile is placed in a secure holding room or cell or other designated area with potential suicide hazards, or other safety hazard, continuous face-to-face supervision shall be maintained by a law enforcement officer or other facility staff.

1. Such hazards include, but are not limited to, barred walls, doors and windows; door knobs; exposed pipes; and any other object or design feature to which an item may be tied.

(d) A detained juvenile, other than a juvenile detained in a secure holding room or cell, shall not be left unattended at any time.

(e) A law enforcement officer or other facility staff shall provide continuous face-to-face visual supervision, if the juvenile:

1. Appears intoxicated;

2. Appears to be under the influence of drugs;

3. Shows signs of emotional disturbance or risk of self-injury; or

4. Is detained in a secure holding room or cell in which there is a suicide or safety hazard.

(f) Audio/video monitoring systems shall not be used as a substitute for required continuous face-to-face supervision of juveniles.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:94-2.5

Amended by R.2011 d.201, effective 8/1/2011.
See: 43 N.J.R. 155(a), 43 N.J.R. 1888(a).
In (a)2, deleted "and" from the end; in (a)3, substituted "; and" for a period at the end; and added (a)4.