N.J. Stat. tit. 30, ch. 8

N.J. Stat. tit. 30, ch. 8
in effect

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-1 Sheriffs and jailers to receive prisoners; penalty

Sheriffs and jailers shall receive from constables or other officers all persons apprehended by such constables or officers for offenses against this state. A sheriff or jailer refusing to receive any such offenders shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be fined at the discretion of the court.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-2 Federal prisoners received; subsistence and keep

Each sheriff and keeper of a jail in any county of this state shall receive all prisoners committed to his custody by authority of the United States and safely keep them until discharged in due course of the laws of the United States. Any sheriff or keeper who neglects or refuses to perform the services and duties required of him by this section, or who offends in the premises shall be subject to like penalties, forfeitures and actions as if such prisoners had been committed under authority of this state. Each such sheriff and keeper shall, on or before the first days of April and October, make out the names of all prisoners who, since the last settlement, shall have been committed to his custody, under the authority of the United States, and the time they shall have been respectively confined, with an account of the amount thereof, at fifty cents per month for the use and keeping of such jail, for every person so committed, together with an account of their subsistence, at the rate established by law for state prisoners, and transmit the same to the United States marshal for the proper district, for payment.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-9 Deputy keepers or wardens; bonds

Each deputy keeper or warden of any county jail in this state shall give bond to the keeper, warden or board of chosen freeholders by whom he has been appointed in such sum as shall be required by the appointing board or officer, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties as deputy keeper or deputy warden which bond shall be approved by the appointing board or officer.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-10 County jail matrons; appointment, term and compensation

The sheriff of each county may appoint not more than three suitable women residents of the county as matrons of the county jail, who shall hold office during the pleasure of the sheriff and whose compensation shall be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders of the county and be paid semimonthly by the county.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-11 Duties of jail matrons

The matron or matrons of the county jail appointed under authority of section 30:8-10 of this title shall have care and control over all females committed to such county jail, subject to the authority of the sheriff of such county; and, subject to the authority of the sheriff, so far as practicable, she or they shall arrange for the segregation of the female inmates of such institution and, in general, have charge and control over all matters pertaining to the welfare, both physical and moral, of the female inmates of such institution. Such matron or matrons shall make an annual report to the board of chosen freeholders of such county respecting the general condition of the female inmates of such institution, each year, with recommendations concerning the necessary steps to be taken for the improvement of the welfare, both moral and physical, of such female inmates of such institution, as observed by her or them.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-12 Sexes separated; female night guards; appointment

In county penitentiaries and county jails in counties of the first class in this state the female prisoners shall be, as far as the construction of the jail or penitentiary will permit, removed from the quarters occupied by the male prisoners; and the board of chosen freeholders, in the case of such county penitentiary, and of the sheriff of the county, in the case of such county jail, shall appoint one or more female guard or guards over such female prisoners at all hours during the night, the salary of such female guard or guards to be fixed and paid in the same manner as the salaries of the male guards are fixed and paid. No woman appointed to be such guard shall be under the age of twenty-five years or over the age of forty years when so appointed.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-13 Compensation of female guards in counties of the first class

All female guards or keepers of penal institutions in counties of the first class shall be entitled to and shall receive from the county treasurer compensation equal to that received by male guards or keepers at such penal institutions. All female guards employed in the department of the sheriff in counties of the first class who shall be regularly employed in the care, custody and transportation of female prisoners shall be entitled to and shall receive from the county treasurer compensation equal to that received by court attendants in such counties.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-13.1 Minimum and maximum salaries of guards, keepers, industrial officers and guard orderlies in jails, houses of detention and penitentiaries

In each county of the first class, the salaries of the guards, keepers, industrial officers and guard orderlies, employed in the jails, houses of detention and penitentiaries, shall be not less than $2,000.00 per annum and shall not exceed $6,000.00 per annum, with provision for increments in salary between the minimum and maximum of such salaries to be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders. This section shall not be construed to permit the decrease of any salaries now authorized by law to be paid to any of the guards, keepers, industrial officers and guard orderlies, affected by this section nor decrease the amount of each increment now being paid. L.1938, c. 54, p. 150, s. 1. Amended by L.1940, c. 134, p. 292, s. 2; L.1947, c. 212, p. 874, s. 1; L.1951, c. 176, p. 662, s. 1; L.1957, c. 187, p. 683, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-13.1b Other laws not affected

Nothing in this act shall be deemed to affect the provisions of chapter thirty-four of the laws of one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. L.1951, c. 176, p. 662, s. 2.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-13.2 Counties of first class over 800,000; compensation of employees

From and after January first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine, in counties of the first class having a population exceeding eight hundred thousand inhabitants, the compensation of guards, keepers, industrial officers and guard orderlies employed in the jails, houses of detention and penitentiaries, shall be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders. L.1949, c. 34, p. 113, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-13.3 Repeal; effective date of act

All acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed, and this act shall take effect immediately. L.1949, c. 34, p. 113, s. 2.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-13.4 Counties of first class under 700,000; compensation of employees

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the salaries of the guards, keepers, industrial officers and guard orderlies, correction officers, employed in the jails, houses of detention and penitentiaries in counties of the first class having less than 700,000 inhabitants, shall be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders. This section shall not be construed to permit the decrease of any salaries now authorized by law to be paid to any of the guards, keepers, industrial officers, correction officers, and guard orderlies, affected by this section nor decrease the amount of each increment now being paid. L.1966, c. 68, s. 1, eff. June 8, 1966. Amended by L.1970, c. 189, s. 1, eff. Aug. 19, 1970.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-13.5 Grant of tenure of office to corrections officer employed in county jail or penitentiary

The board of chosen freeholders of any county of the first class having a population of less than 700,000 may, by resolution, grant tenure of position or employment to any corrections officer in the county jail or penitentiary who on the effective date of this act has so served for 9 or more consecutive years. Upon the adoption of such a resolution the corrections officer shall continue to hold his position or employment during good behavior and efficiency and shall not be removed therefrom except for good cause and then only in accordance with the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes. L.1971, c. 218, s. 1, eff. June 17, 1971.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-15 Wardens and physicians for county jails and penitentiaries in counties of first class; terms; vacancies

The board of chosen freeholders of each county of the first class may appoint for a term of 3 years a warden of the penitentiary, a warden of the county jail, a physician for the penitentiary and a physician for the county jail. The terms of office of all such officers now holding office shall expire on January 1, 1946 and thereafter all appointments shall be made for the term of 3 years. All vacancies in said offices caused by death, resignation or otherwise shall be filled by the board of chosen freeholders for the unexpired terms. Amended by L.1945, c. 44, p. 108, s. 1; L.1961, c. 61, p. 556, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-15.1 Tenure for warden

1. Any person now holding the office, position or employment of warden of a county penitentiary or jail in a county of the first class having more than 800,000 inhabitants, who has been appointed for a full term of three years and after serving such full term has been reappointed to such office, position or employment, shall, if the board of chosen freeholders of the county, by resolution, so determines, continue to hold such office, position or employment during good behavior and efficiency and shall not be removed therefrom, except for good cause shown, after a fair and impartial hearing before the board of chosen freeholders of the county, upon written charges of the cause of complaint preferred against him, signed by the person making the same and filed in the office of the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders of the county, and copies whereof have been served upon him, at least 30 days before said hearing, at which hearing he shall be entitled to be represented by counsel, to produce witnesses and testify in his own behalf, and shall be entitled to, and the board of chosen freeholders shall be empowered to issue, writs of subpoena to compel the attendance of witnesses, and from the decision in any such hearing such person shall be entitled to appeal to the Superior Court, which court shall hear the cause de novo and may order such person reinstated in his said office, position or employment, if it shall decide that such order is proper and just under the circumstances. L.1950,c.19,s.1; amended 1967,c.115,s.2; 1991,c.91,s.328.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-15.2 Wardens reappointed; tenure; removal

Any person now or hereafter holding such office, position or employment, who has been or shall be appointed for a full term of three years and after serving such full term shall be reappointed to such office, position or employment, shall, from and after his said reappointment, continue to hold such office, position or employment during good behavior and efficiency and shall not be removed therefrom except as provided in section one of this act. L.1950, c. 19, p. 47, s. 2.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16 Record of prisoners in jails or other penal or reformatory institutions

The keeper of every jail or other penal or reformatory institution supported by public moneys of any county or municipality, shall keep a book provided by the board of freeholders in the county where the institution shall be, in which he shall set forth the date of entry, date of discharge, the description, age, birthplace and such other information as he may be able to obtain as to the inmates committed to his care, which book shall be exposed in a conspicuous place in the institution and shall be open to public inspection.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.1 Facilities for therapy for persons with substance use disorder during confinement or after discharge; contracts to provide facilities; appropriations and expenditures

1. It shall be lawful for the board of county commissioners of any county in this State to establish and maintain facilities to provide services for therapy for persons with substance use disorder while confined to the jail, workhouse or penitentiary of any such county. It shall also be lawful for such board to provide therapy for such persons with substance use disorder after discharge from the jail, workhouse or penitentiary. Such facilities may be provided as a part of the jail, workhouse or penitentiary, and at such other locations as the board shall determine. It shall also be lawful for such board to contract with any municipality or any other county to provide such needed facilities and services, and to pay the whole or any part of the cost of such facilities under such contract. Each board of county commissioners is authorized to appropriate and expend the moneys necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. L.1956, c. 214, p. 771, s. 1; amended 2023, c.177, s.104.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.2 Facilities for treatment of substance use disorder during confinement; appropriations and expenditures.

2. It shall be lawful for any board of county commissioners in this State to erect and maintain as a part of its jail, workhouse or penitentiary, a suitable building, buildings or additions for the treatment, while confined in such jail, workhouse or penitentiary, of inmates having a history of substance use disorder; such board shall have power to appropriate and expend the moneys necessary in its judgment for such purpose. L.1956, c. 214, p. 771, s. 2; amended 2023, c.177, s.106.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.3 Short title

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "County Correctional Policy Act of 1982" . L.1981, c. 498, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.4 Legislative findings and declarations

The Legislature finds and declares that in order to more effectively protect society and promote efficiency and economy in the delivery of correctional services, there is a need for coordination between State and county correctional programs. The coordination which would be enhanced by a financial assistance program for the construction and renovation of county correctional facilities, would provide maximum-security incarceration at the State level of those offenders whose demonstrated propensity to violence requires their separation from society while at the same time developing viable alternatives to State confinement for those offenders who can be dealt with more effectively in county correctional facilities and programs. L.1981, c. 498, s. 2, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.5 Financial assistance program for county correctional facilities; eligibility of state prisoners for placement; funding

a. There is established in the Department of Corrections a long-term, financial assistance program to provide State grants to participating counties to renovate and construct county correctional facilities so that county correctional services may be developed, implemented, operated and improved. b. The Commissioner of the Department of Corrections is authorized to provide financial assistance, in the form of State grants, to participating counties in order to upgrade county correctional facilities so that county correctional programs may be developed and implemented and the placement of certain State prisoners in medium and minimum-security facilities at the county level effectuated. No State prisoner who is anticipated to have an actual period of confinement in excess of 24 months or convicted of the offense of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, or an attempt to commit any of these offenses shall be eligible for placement in any county correctional facility under this act. c. With the agreement of the county, prisoners sentenced to terms which may result in an actual period of confinement in excess of 24 months may be housed in county facilities on a pre-release basis for the last 6 to 9 months of their sentences in order to facilitate the reintegration of offenders in the community. d. The program established pursuant to this act shall be funded through bond moneys appropriated to the Department of Corrections from the "Public Purpose Buildings Construction Fund," created pursuant to the "New Jersey Public Purpose Buildings Construction Bond Act of 1980," P.L.1980, c. 119, and from any other bond moneys and capital budget appropriations that may be issued for these purposes subsequent to the enactment of this act. L.1981, c. 498, s. 3, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.6 Counties; participation; eligibility; placement goals; rules and regulations

a. Any county responsible for the commitment of prisoners to State correctional facilities may participate in the financial assistance program as developed and administered by the commissioner. The following are set as placement goals for counties participating in the financial assistance program: (1) By January 1, 1987, provide placement in county correctional facilities for at least 15% of those prisoners committed by the county to State correctional facilities as of the effective date of this act; (2) By January 1, 1992, provide placement in county correctional facilities for at least 30% of those prisoners committed by the county to State correctional facilities as of the effective date of this act. b. Subject to the other provisions of this act, the commissioner shall issue rules and regulations which assure that any county responsible for the commitment of prisoners to State correctional facilities equal to more than 5% of the total number of prisoners within the State correctional system as of the effective date of this act shall have preference in participating in the financial assistance program as developed and administered by the commissioner. c. Subject to the other provisions of this act, any county which commits less than 5% of the prisoners within the State correctional system as of the effective date of this act may participate in the financial assistance program either on its own or in cooperation with no more than two other geographically contiguous counties, subject to the approval of the commissioner. d. Subject to the other provisions of this act, the number of State prisoners to be placed in county correctional facilities shall be established by the commissioner and agreed to by the participating county. e. The counties participating in the financial assistance program shall adhere to rules and regulations concerning prisoner placement as developed by the commissioner in accordance with limitations established pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of this act. L.1981, c. 498, s. 4, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.7 County corrections advisory board; comprehensive plan; contents; application for assistance

a. The governing body of each county participating in the financial assistance program under this act shall establish a 12 member county corrections advisory board. The membership of the board, appointed by the governing body of the county, shall be representative of the areas of criminal justice, the judiciary, corrections, education, social services, ethnic minorities and the general public. The board shall be responsible for the development of a comprehensive plan for developing, implementing, operating and improving county correctional services, which shall be submitted to the governing body of the county for its approval. The board, at least annually, shall make a formal recommendation to the governing body of the county concerning the implementation and operation of the plan for the forthcoming year. b. In addition to such matters as are prescribed by rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner, the comprehensive plan of each county shall provide for: (1) The availability and use of a specific amount of bed space to be reserved for prisoners remanded by the State; (2) The location and description of facilities that will be used by the county pursuant to the purposes of this act including, but not limited to, county jails, penitentiaries, houses of detention, workhouses, work release centers and halfway houses; (3) Per diem reimbursement rates favorable to the State in recognition of its contribution to the construction or renovation costs of the county correctional facilities but which take into consideration the additional cost of State mandated programs; (4) The centralized administration and control of county correctional services, taking into account established provisions for probation and parole services; (5) The manner in which counties that jointly apply for participation under this act will operate a coordinated regional county corrections program; and (6) A schedule of specific expenditures and priorities for the use of the grant moneys. c. Any county applying for financial assistance made available under this act shall apply in a form and manner prescribed by the commissioner. d. Prior to receiving a grant of financial assistance under this act, the governing body of each participating county shall submit a comprehensive plan for the development, implementation, operation and improvement of county correctional services to the commissioner for his approval. L.1981, c. 498, s. 5, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.8 Authority of governing body of county

Subject to the requirements of centralized administration and control of county correctional services under subsection b. (4) of section 5, and the provisions of agreements between cooperating counties permitted pursuant to subsection b. of section 4, the governing body of a participating county shall retain all authority for the expenditure of funds, including grants of financial assistance received from the State under this act, and for the implementation and operation of county correctional facilities according to the comprehensive plan approved by the commissioner. L.1981, c. 498, s. 6, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.9 Planning grant

In order to assist a county or cooperating counties which have established a county corrections advisory board but which do not have a comprehensive plan, and which require financial assistance to defray expenses necessary to develop such a plan the commissioner, upon receipt of resolutions from the governing body of the county or counties certifying the inability to pay the expenses, may provide a planning grant to the county or counties. L.1981, c. 498, s. 7, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.10 Amount of financial assistance grant

If a county or counties applying for financial assistance under this act meet all the requirements for receiving such assistance, as determined by the commissioner, the commissioner shall provide a State financial assistance grant for: a. The full cost of capital construction and renovation for county correctional facilities providing placement space for prisoners remanded by the State; and b. The partial cost of capital construction and renovation for county correctional facilities for housing county prisoners. L.1981, c. 498, s. 8, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.11 Annual review by commissioner; county books, records, etc.; examination

The commissioner shall review annually the comprehensive plans submitted by a county or group of counties and the facilities and programs developed, implemented and operated under those plans. The commissioner shall have a reasonable opportunity to examine county books, records, facilities and programs for the purposes of recommending needed changes and improvements in those plans. L.1981, c. 498, s. 9, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.12 Rules and regulations

The commissioner, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), may promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1981, c. 498, s. 10, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.13 Ensurance of provision of certain medications.

2. a. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of any county correctional institution shall ensure that each incarcerated person under the institution's custody continues to receive any medications prescribed by a physician prior to the person's incarceration for the treatment of chronic conditions. The provision of the prescribed medications shall be continued during admittance to a correctional facility, while placed in that facility, and during transfers to other facilities. b. Medications provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall continue to be administered to the incarcerated person in a county correctional facility for a minimum of 30 days from the date the person is committed to the custody of a facility. The facility receiving these persons shall resume appropriate and commensurate management of the chronic condition including, but not limited to, the use of appropriate therapeutic treatments and medications or their generic substitution in accordance with State law and regulations established by the Commissioner of Corrections. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit an examining physician from changing a course of treatment or prescription within the 30 day period to ensure that the incarcerated person receives clinically appropriate medical care. c. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of any county correctional institution shall establish a system to ensure that all necessary medications are given to incarcerated persons in a timely manner while in the custody of a county correctional facility. Necessary medications shall include those medications which, if missed, may cause serious illness, death, or other harmful effects. The system shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) a screening staff for each facility, which shall include any medical professional currently employed by the facility who shall be trained to determine the medications for which timely continuation is an urgent matter; (2) a method for determining which medications shall be deemed necessary; (3) a method for contacting the prescribing physician; (4) a method for validating the prescription; (5) a method for checking that all medications brought into a facility are labeled to ensure that the container contains the correct medication; (6) a method for providing necessary medications to an incarcerated person who has been taken into custody without a supply of the medication; (7) a method for notifying in advance a facility receiving a transferred incarcerated person, that the person has been prescribed a necessary medication and the continuation of the medication is an urgent matter; and (8) a method for maintaining a supply of the most common necessary medications at each facility or an on-call physician, or other medical professional capable of prescribing medications, available to prescribe medications, and with the ability to fill prescriptions. d. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of any county correctional institution shall not be required under the provisions of this section to supply an incarcerated person with any medication which has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States as a matter of federal law. e. The requirement to administer medication pursuant to this section shall not apply to synthetic opioid use disorder detoxifiers, unless the facility employs a medical professional who is trained to administer this type of medication. f. To the extent possible, a generic substitution of a prescription drug shall be given to an incarcerated person who is provided with medication under the provisions of this section. L.2016, c.70, s.2; amended 2023, c.177, s.105.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.14 Provisions to inmate incarcerated 90 days or longer.

6. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility shall provide to each inmate incarcerated for 90 days or longer at least 30 days prior to release from a facility: a. a copy of the inmate's criminal history record and written information on the inmate's right to have the inmate's 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. a copy of the inmate's birth certificate if the inmate was born in New Jersey; g. assistance in obtaining a Social Security card; h. a one-day New Jersey bus or rail pass; i. a two-week supply of prescription medication and, to the extent consistent with clinical guidelines, a two-week prescription order with two additional refills; j. 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 k. a medical discharge summary, which shall include instructions on how to obtain from the superintendent a copy of the inmate's full medical record; upon request from the inmate, the superintendent shall provide a copy of the inmate's full medical record in a safe and secure manner, at no charge to the inmate; the superintendent shall comply with rules and regulations, adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), that ensure that these records are expeditiously and securely provided in a manner consistent with the provision of medical records by other providers. L. 2021, c.312, s.6.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.15 Annual appropriations for prescription medicine.

7. There shall be annually appropriated to the counties through the annual appropriations act such amounts as shall be deemed necessary to cover the cost of the prescription medicine required pursuant to the provisions of subsection i. of section 6 of P.L.2021, c.312 (C.30:8-16.14). L. 2021, c.312, s.7.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.16 Provisions to county welfare agency, reentry organization.

8. a. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility shall provide to the appropriate county welfare agency or board of social services, in advance of the release of an inmate who has been incarcerated for 90 days or longer, the inmate's name, release date, and contact information, which shall include, but not be limited to, a telephone number or an email address. b. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility shall, with the inmate's consent, provide to the reentry organization selected as a residential address pursuant to subsection d. of section 4 of this bill, in advance of the release of an inmate who has been incarcerated for 90 days or longer, the information required in subsection a. of this section unless the inmate requests that the information not be forwarded. L. 2021, c.312, s.8.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.17 Various online application enrollments; processing, acceptance.

10. a. As soon as practicable but not less than 30 days prior to the release of an inmate incarcerated for 90 days or longer, the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility shall ensure that an inmate is assisted with completing, obtaining any required signatures or authorizations for, and forwarding for processing to the Department of Human Services an online application for enrollment in the Medicaid program, established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). b. In addition to the requirements of subsection a. of this section, the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper also shall ensure that such inmate is assisted in completing, obtaining any required signatures or authorizations for, and forwarding for processing to the appropriate county welfare agency or board of social services, as soon as practicable but not less than 30 days prior to an inmate's release from incarceration, online applications for enrollment in the following programs: (1) the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant to the federal "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008," Pub.L.88-525 (7 U.S.C. s.2011 et seq.); and (2) the Work First New Jersey program, established pursuant to P.L.1997, c.38 (C.44:10-55 et seq.), which shall include, for inmates who are unable to identify a residence at the time of release, the application for emergency assistance benefits issued to Work First New Jersey recipients pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1997, c.14 (C.44:10-51). c. The Department of Human Services shall be required to accept and process the online applications for Medicaid received from the county correctional facilities pursuant to subsection a. of this section. d. If an inmate is unable to identify a residence at the time of application for benefits pursuant to this section, the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility, with the inmate's consent, shall ensure that the address of the reentry organization is used for the purposes of establishing proof of residence to meet any applicable eligibility requirements. The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility shall ensure that all inmates incarcerated for 90 days or longer are educated on their ability to select a reentry organization as a residential address pursuant to this subsection. e. All State, county, and municipal agencies, for the purposes of establishing applicable eligibility requirements, shall: (1) accept the address of the reentry organization for an inmate who is unable to identify a residence at the time of application for benefits; and (2) accept an inmate's county correctional facility identification card to establish the inmate's identity. f. An inmate who appears to be eligible for Work First New Jersey assistance shall be screened for immediate need assistance. L. 2021, c.312, s.10.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.18 Uses of inmate's county correctional facility identification card.

9. a. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall accept a former inmate's county correctional facility identification card as two points for the purposes of applying for a non-driver identification card. b. An inmate's county correctional facility identification card shall be accepted by all State, county, and municipal agencies and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for six months following the date of release from incarceration to allow the released inmate to gain access to services for which the inmate is deemed eligible including, but not limited to, establishing the inmate's identity. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection b. of this section, whenever the Motor Vehicle Commission agencies are closed during a declared public health emergency, pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), a state of emergency, pursuant to P.L.1942, c.251 (C.App.A:9-33 et seq.), or both, the inmate's Department of Corrections identification card shall be accepted by all State, county, and municipal agencies and New Jersey nonprofit organizations in a manner as to allow the released inmate to gain access to services for which they are deemed eligible for the duration of the public health emergency. L. 2021, c.312, s.9.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.19 County reentry coordinator.

11. a. The governing body of each county in this State may, by duly adopted ordinance or resolution, appoint a county reentry coordinator who shall be responsible for evaluating the needs of, and navigating the appropriate treatment and services for, each inmate in a county correctional facility in this State. b. The county reentry coordinator shall evaluate each inmate in a county correctional facility who has been sentenced to a term of incarceration or ordered detained pending trial following a pretrial detention hearing. The purpose of the evaluation shall be to: (1) identify which social services and reentry and rehabilitative programs would benefit the inmate including, but not limited to, the Work First New Jersey Substance Abuse Initiative; (2) determine whether the inmate is eligible to apply for federal, State, and county public assistance program benefits including, but not limited to, State and federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, Medicaid, and housing assistance program benefits; (3) determine whether the inmate would benefit from substance use disorder treatment including, but not limited to, medication-assisted treatment; and (4) identify other appropriate treatment, services, and programs which would benefit the inmate. c. The evaluation required pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall be conducted in conjunction with the clinical screening of inmates as part of the initial classification process. d. The county reentry coordinator shall offer assistance to the inmate in accessing any services deemed appropriate for the inmate, based on the evaluation conducted pursuant to subsection b. of this section, by: (1) assisting the inmate with scheduling and otherwise accessing appropriate treatment, services, and programming upon the inmate's release from the facility; (2) providing information concerning, and assistance in completing, applications for appropriate State and county public assistance program benefits which shall include, but not be limited to, State and federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, Medicaid, and housing assistance program benefits. The county reentry coordinator shall make every effort to ensure that the inmate is actively enrolled in appropriate programming upon or as soon as practicable following the inmate's release from the facility; (3) providing information concerning available substance use disorder treatment and services including, but not limited to, medication-assisted treatment. The county reentry coordinator shall assist the inmate with scheduling and otherwise accessing appropriate treatment and services upon the inmate's release from the facility; (4) providing information concerning relevant social services and reentry and rehabilitative programs including, but not limited to, the Work First New Jersey Substance Abuse Initiative. The county reentry coordinator shall assist the inmate with completing applications for and otherwise accessing appropriate services and programming upon the inmate's release from the facility; (5) providing information concerning services provided by the State's One-Stop Career Centers. The county reentry coordinator shall schedule appointments for the inmate to meet with representatives from the career center and shall register the inmate for participation in any mandatory programming upon the inmate's release from the facility; (6) providing information concerning insurance eligibility and assistance in completing applications for insurance coverage; the county reentry coordinator shall make every effort to ensure that coverage for the inmate is active upon or as soon as practicable following the inmate's release from the facility; and (7) providing information concerning any other treatment, services, and programming deemed appropriate based on the evaluation required pursuant to this section. e. The county reentry coordinator also shall: (1) provide assistance to each inmate, upon release from a county correctional facility, with obtaining a non-driver identification card; (2) ensure, to the best of the coordinator's ability, and conditioned on discharge information provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts, that each inmate is released from custody during regular business hours so that the inmate may access appropriate treatment and services immediately upon release; and (3) ensure each inmate at the time of discharge is provided with the prescription medication required pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection a. of section 6 of P.L.2021, c.312 (C.30:8-16.14). f. The county reentry coordinator shall consult and coordinate with the county board of social services or welfare agency, as appropriate, when providing information or assistance with respect to a benefit or service administered by the board or welfare agency. L. 2021, c.312, s.11.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.20 Recording of data.

12. a. The county reentry coordinator shall record data regarding: the number of inmates who are offered services pursuant to section 10 of P.L.2021, c.312 (C.30:8-16.17); the number of inmates who accept the services offered; the types of services provided to each inmate who accepts the services offered; the race, gender, ethnicity, and age of each inmate; a record of any crimes committed by inmates who are released from the facility and the types of crimes committed for a period of three years following the inmate's release; and the number of inmates who were not released, and the reasons why they were not released, from a county correctional facility during regular business hours. b. The data shall be analyzed to determine whether the rates and nature of rearrests and convictions differ according to whether an inmate received services in accordance with section 10 of P.L.2021, c.312 (C.30:8-16.17). The county reentry coordinator shall annually prepare and transmit the findings to the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility, as appropriate; the superintendent, director, or other chief administrative officer of the County Board of Social Services or welfare agency, as appropriate; the governing body of the county in which the correctional facility is located; and the Commissioner of Corrections. L. 2021, c.312, s.12.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.21 Peer counseling program development.

13. The county reentry coordinator shall, in collaboration with the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of a county correctional facility, develop peer counseling programs in the county correctional facility that support the treatment of county inmates with substance use disorders. The warden, director, or administrator may additionally develop initiatives to provide inmates in the custody of the county correctional facility with access to professional substance use disorder counseling. L. 2021, c.312, s.13.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.22 Annual meeting.

14. a. The county reentry coordinator shall meet annually with community stakeholders who may offer guidance for evaluating the needs of and providing services to inmates in county correctional facilities including, but not limited to: (1) the Commissioner of Corrections, or a designee; (2) the Commissioner of Human Services, or a designee; (3) the chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of the county correctional facility; (4) the superintendent, director, or other chief administrative officer of the County Board of Social Services or welfare agency, as appropriate; (5) the county human services director, or a designee; (6) the county mental health administrator, or a designee; (7) the president of a county community college, or a designee; (8) reentry services providers in the county; (9) substance use disorder treatment providers in the county; and (10) a person who previously has received substance use disorder services in the county. b. Based on the guidance received during the meetings conducted pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the county reentry coordinator shall: (1) establish best practices for preparing county inmates for release; (2) identify services available in the county that may be needed by inmates upon release from a county correctional facility including, but not limited to, housing, food, medical care, clothing, substance use disorder treatment; mental health services, employment assistance, and education assistance; (3) make appropriate recommendations to the county correctional facility and County Board of Social Services or welfare agency with respect to preparing county inmates for successful reentry into the community and reducing recidivism. L. 2021, c.312, s.14.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-16.23 Annual appropriations for county reentry coordinator implementations.

15. There shall be annually appropriated through the annual appropriations act such amounts as shall be deemed necessary to implement the provisions of sections 11 through 14 of P.L.2021, c.312 (C.30:8-16.19 through C.30:8-16.22) concerning the county reentry coordinator. L. 2021, c.312, s.15.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-17 Sheriff to have custody of jails; exception

Except as otherwise in this chapter provided the sheriff of every county shall have the care, custody and control of the county jail or jails and all prisoners therein, and shall be responsible for the conduct of any keeper appointed by him.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-17.1 Keepers or wardens

Except as otherwise provided in R.S. 30:8-15, in any county where the sheriff assumes the custody, keeping and charge of the county jail or jails and all prisoners therein, as provided by R.S. 30:8-17, the sheriff may appoint some fit person to be the keeper or warden of the jail or jails of the county, who shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff, shall hold his office for the term of one year and until his successor is appointed and qualified in his place and may be reappointed to subsequent one-year terms. To be considered for appointment as keeper or warden an applicant shall have at least three years of supervisory experience in the field of corrections and shall possess those qualities necessary for the effective and efficient administration of a penal institution. The position of keeper or warden established pursuant to this act is placed in the unclassified service of the civil service. This act shall not affect the term of office or employment of any person who, as of the effective date of this act, holds a position as keeper or warden. L.1984, c. 209, s. 1, eff. Dec. 10, 1984.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-18.1 Requirements for corrections officer at county correctional institution

No person shall be appointed as a corrections officer of any county correctional institution unless that person: a. Is a citizen of the United States; b. Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently and has a high school diploma or its equivalent; c. Is sound in body and of good health; d. Is of good moral character; e. Has not been convicted of any offense which would make him unfit to perform the duties of his office. L.1991,c.110,s.2.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-18.2 Applicability of "45-day" rule for violation of internal rules to county correctional police officers.

1. A person shall not be removed from employment or a position as a county correctional police officer, or suspended, fined or reduced in rank for a violation of the internal rules and regulations established for the conduct of employees of the county corrections department, unless a complaint charging a violation of those rules and regulations is filed no later than the 45th day after the date on which the person filing the complaint obtained sufficient information to file the matter upon which the complaint is based. A failure to comply with this section shall require a dismissal of the complaint. The 45-day time limit shall not apply if an investigation of a county correctional police officer for a violation of the internal rules and regulations of the county corrections department is included directly or indirectly within a concurrent investigation of that officer for a violation of the criminal laws of this State; the 45-day limit shall begin on the day after the disposition of the criminal investigation. The 45-day requirement in this section for the filing of a complaint against a county correctional police officer shall not apply to a filing of a complaint by a private individual. L.2006, c.54, s.1; amended 2019, c.219, s.6.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-19 Resolution of board of chosen freeholders to take over custody of jails; filing; effect

It shall be lawful for the board of chosen freeholders of any county in this state to assume and thereafter to exercise the custody, rule, keeping and charge of the county jails in their respective counties, and of the prisoners therein, whenever any such board shall decide, by the affirmative votes of two-thirds of all its members, so to do, and shall file a certificate of such decision attested by the director and the clerk of such board, in the office of the secretary of state. When such certificate shall have been so filed, the custody, rule, keeping and charge of the county jail in such county shall be no longer in the sheriff of that county, but in the board of chosen freeholders thereof, and in such jailer, keeper or warden as they shall appoint for that purpose.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-20 Warden or keeper of county jail; appointment; term; bond; removal

In any county where the board of chosen freeholders shall assume the custody, rule, keeping and charge of the county jail and of the prisoners therein, as provided by section 30:8-19 of this Title, such board shall, by the votes of a majority of all its members for the time being, appoint some fit person to be the keeper or warden of the jail or jails of the county, who shall hold his office for the term of five years and until his successor shall be appointed in his stead and shall have duly qualified and given bond. Such keeper or warden may be removed from office at any time, by the affirmative votes of two-thirds of all the members of the board of chosen freeholders of the county for the time being, for good cause appearing to them. Such keeper or warden before he enters upon the discharge of the duties of his office shall give bond to such board of chosen freeholders, in such sum and with such sureties as such board shall prescribe, conditioned for the full and faithful performance of the duties of his office; provided, however, that where any county has adopted the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes (Civil Service) and the warden or keeper of the county jail has held his said office by virtue of the provisions of said Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, upon such transfer of the custody of the jail to the board of chosen freeholders, such warden in office at the time of the passage of this act, shall continue to hold his said office and enjoy tenure therein subject to all of the provisions of said Title 11 of the Revised Statutes. Amended by L.1945, c. 149, p. 534, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-21 Liability for escape of prisoners under civil arrest when surrendered to jail warden.

30:8-21. In all cases where any sheriff or undersheriff shall be by law authorized or required to confine or keep in jail any person arrested or in custody on any civil process, or in any civil suit or proceeding, by surrender in discharge of bail or in any other way, such sheriff or undersheriff shall deliver such person so arrested or in custody to the jail warden of such county, if there shall be one, within such jail, with a copy of the process, commitment or surrender by virtue of which such person was arrested or is in custody, and after such delivery such sheriff or undersheriff shall not be liable for any escape of such prisoner; but the board of chosen freeholders of such county, or their keeper or warden, if they shall have appointed one under the provisions of section 30:8-20 of this Title, shall, for any escape after such delivery, be liable in the same manner as the sheriff of the county would be if he had the custody, rule, keeping and charge of the county jail of such county and of the prisoners therein. Such sheriff or undersheriff may require such keeper or warden to give a receipt, upon the process or commitment by which such prisoner may be arrested or held, for the body of such prisoner. Amended by L.1971, c. 2, s. 16, eff. Jan. 15, 1971; amended 2023, c.250, s.34.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-22 Persons committed to jails to be delivered to wardens.

All persons committed to a county jail which has been taken over by the board of chosen freeholders pursuant to section 30:8-19 of this title, according to law, by any committing magistrate, shall be delivered to the keeper or warden of such jail and by him held in custody until discharged by due process of law.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-23 Rules and regulations; punishments.

When the board of chosen freeholders of any county shall have assumed the custody, rule, keeping and charge of the county jail of such county pursuant to section 30:8-19 of this title, such board shall prescribe rules and regulations for the management and conduct of such jail, and the employment, maintenance and keeping of the prisoners therein, and may authorize and require the keeper or warden of such jail to enforce such rules and regulations, and to punish any breach of the same by the prisoners, and any refusal to work, or any insubordination, by solitary confinement, change or diminution of food and diet, or such other reasonable punishments as they may prescribe.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-24.1 Compensation of jail keepers in certain counties of second and fifth classes.

The compensation of jail keepers of jails, in counties of the second and fifth classes having a population of more than two hundred thousand, of which the custody, rule, keeping and charge has been taken over by the board of chosen freeholders of any county pursuant to section 30:8-24 of the Revised Statutes, shall be the same as that of court attendants of the county, subject to the approval of the board of chosen freeholders, but this section shall not be construed as reducing or authorizing the reduction of the compensation of any such jail keeper as the same was fixed on the effective date of this act. L.1947, c. 278, p. 983, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-24.1a Compensation of jail keepers in second-class counties.

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 30:8-17.1 of the Revised Statutes or chapter 278 of the laws of 1947, or any other law, the compensation paid to jailkeepers employed in counties of the second class shall not be less than and may be more than the compensation paid to court attendants attending the Superior Court of such county. L.1968,c.269,s.1; amended 1970,c.117,s.1; 1991,c.91,s.329.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-24.1b Increase of compensation upon recommendation of county sheriff

Compensation paid to jailkeepers employed in counties of the second class may on recommendation of the county sheriff, be increased by resolution of the board of chosen freeholders. L.1968, c. 269, s. 2, eff. Sept. 4, 1968. Amended by L.1970, c. 117, s. 2, eff. June 29, 1970.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-24.2 Custody rule, keeping and charge of jails returned to sheriff

In any county of the second class where the sheriff of the county has heretofore prior to December 1, 1956, by written notice, directed the board of chosen freeholders of such county to take and have the custody, rule, keeping and charge of the jail or jails in such county, the board of chosen freeholders of such county, by resolution, shall direct the sheriff of the county to take and have the custody, rule, keeping and charge of the jail or jails in such county and, thereupon, the said sheriff shall have the same powers and duties in respect to such custody, rule, keeping and charge of the jail or jails in such county in the same manner and to the same effect as the sheriff of said county had prior to the giving of the aforesaid written notice of direction to the board of chosen freeholders of the county. L.1957, c. 178, p. 619, s. 2.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-25 County jail prisoners employed by chosen freeholders; guards, etc.

The board of chosen freeholders of any county in this state may cause to be employed within such county any or all prisoners in any county jail under sentence, or committed for nonpayment of a fine and costs, or committed in default of bond for nonsupport of family. When prisoners are so employed they shall be in the custody and control of the sheriff, who shall make rules and regulations governing their employment. The sheriff may provide necessary guards and attendants while prisoners are so employed and fix their duties and salaries, as well as the terms of their employment. The wages and salaries of such guards and attendants, and other necessary expenses in connection therewith, together with wages or earnings paid to prisoners as hereinafter provided, shall be included in and shall be charged against the cost of such work.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-26 County jail inmates

The county governing body may establish a wage system for payment to prisoners for their services upon work carried on by such governing body or by any board, commission or institution that receives funds from the county. Such wage system may include in its provisions all prisoners employed in any work or service necessary for the maintenance of the county jail or its inmates; but the wage allowed each prisoner shall not exceed fifty cents for each day of eight hours' work by such prisoners. The county governing body is authorized to withdraw from moneys paid to prisoners sufficient moneys, in an amount not to exceed one-third of the inmate's total income, as may be required to pay any penalty assessment, restitution or fine ordered as part of any sentence. Amended by L. 1985, c. 251, s. 4, eff. July 31, 1985.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-27 Payment of wages of prisoner to dependents

When it shall appear that a prisoner has a wife or dependent children or others legally dependent on him for support, the board of chosen freeholders may, in each case, pay to such dependents or to the society or institution having their care and custody all or any portion of the wages earned by the prisoner under sections 30:8-25 and 30:8-26 of this title. The board may first deduct any court costs charged against the prisoner and disburse the remainder to the several dependents under such rules and regulations as it may adopt and may designate an officer or employee of the county as its disbursing agent who in delivering such earnings to dependents may avail himself of the services of the county probation officer, overseer of the poor or any private charitable society or society for the prevention of cruelty to children.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-28.4 Compensation in cash or remission of time from sentence or both

a. The inmates of all county penal institutions established and maintained pursuant to chapter 8 of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes who may be employed in such productive occupations as are consistent with their health, strength and mental capacity shall receive compensation in such employment as the governing body of the county may establish. Compensation for inmates may be in the form of cash or remission of time from sentence or both. Remission from time of sentence shall be in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Corrections, but shall not exceed 1 day for each 5 days of productive occupation. Remission granted under this act shall in no way affect deductions for good behavior as provided by law. b. The Department of Corrections shall promulgate and enforce rules and regulations for the operation of this act in accordance with the provisions hereof. c. All county inmates classified as minimum security prisoners who are determined to be sufficiently trustworthy by the warden to be employed in honor camps, farm details, or details of work at public buildings or property, shall receive additional remission of time from sentence at the rate of 3 days per month for each month of such labors. L.1981, c. 140, s. 1, eff. May 4, 1981.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-29 Additions to county workhouses; authority of chosen freeholders to establish

The board of chosen freeholders of every county in this state may establish, build or purchase a workhouse at such place in the county as such board shall think fit, or may build additions thereto as such board may deem necessary.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-30 Conversion of part of jail into workhouse

The board of chosen freeholders of any such county may convert so much of the common jail of the county as they deem proper into a workhouse, reserving sufficient room for the uses and purposes of the public jail.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-31 Workhouse as part of jail taken over by chosen freeholders; work of prisoners in

In every county where the board of chosen freeholders shall appoint a keeper or warden as provided by sections 30:8-19 and 30:8-20 of this title, such keeper or warden shall be the master of the workhouse in such county, if there be one, and such workhouse, or so much of it as shall be so declared by such board, shall be part of the common jail of such county. Such keeper or warden shall put and keep at such work as they are able to perform, at such place or places in the county as may be designated by such board, all persons who may be by law required to work during their continuance in his custody.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-32 Management of workhouse; master and employees; rules and regulations

A county workhouse shall be under the direction, superintendence and government of the board of chosen freeholders who may appoint a workhouse master and such other employees as may be necessary and make such regulations, ordinances and by-laws, not contrary to the constitution or laws of this state, for the government of the workhouse and the confinement and labor of the inmates as they shall from time to time deem necessary or convenient.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-33 Prisoners who may be sent to workhouse; hard labor

In each county having a workhouse every person sentenced to imprisonment at hard labor for not more than six months shall be delivered by the sheriff or other proper officer of the county in which the conviction was had to the master of the workhouse, together with a copy of the sentence of the court, certified under the hand and seal of the clerk of the court or if there be no clerk, then under the hand and seal of the magistrate or judge imposing the sentence, and shall be there received and safely kept to hard labor, agreeably to such sentence, by the master of the workhouse for the term of his sentence and for such further time as the costs of prosecution and fine, if any, shall remain unpaid, unless the prisoner be sooner discharged in due course of law. This section shall not apply to an offender whose sentence shall be imprisonment or the payment of a fine, or imprisonment and the payment of a fine, without the addition of hard labor in either case. Amended by L.1953, c. 29, p. 536, s. 54.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-34 Cost of keeping prisoners and expense of materials for their labor

All disorderly persons and others ordered by law to be sent to a county workhouse shall be kept therein at the charge and expense of the county unless otherwise directed by law. The board of chosen freeholders is authorized at its expense to procure suitable articles, things and materials for their labor, work and employment.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-37 Records to be kept by workhouse master; proceeds of labor

The master of every workhouse shall keep an exact account of the time of the commitment and discharge of prisoners, their maintenance, the articles and materials provided for them to work, and the earnings and proceeds of their labor, and report the same to the board of chosen freeholders at its annual meeting and at other times when required. He shall pay over to the county treasurer the amount of such earnings and proceeds at the time of exhibiting his accounts, which moneys shall be appropriated to the uses of the county.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-38 Penalty for neglect of duty by workhouse master

If the master of the workhouse fails properly to account and pay over the proceeds of labor as required by section 30:8-37 of this title or fails to perform any duty required by law he shall for each offense forfeit fifty dollars to be recovered with costs in an action at law in the name and for the uses of the county.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-39 Joint workhouses

The boards of chosen freeholders of two or more counties may unite in establishing or acquiring and maintaining and operating a workhouse in common at such place as they shall agree, which shall be under their joint direction, superintendence and government and the cost and expense of which shall be apportioned by agreement. Commitments to such joint workhouse from a county uniting to establish or maintain the same shall be of full force and effect notwithstanding the workhouse may be without the county. The master of any such workhouse shall do the like services and duties and be under the like regulations and penalties as the masters of other workhouses.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-40 Employment of workhouse and penitentiary prisoners

The board of chosen freeholders of any county may cause to be employed within the county, prisoners in any county workhouse or penitentiary under sentence, or committed for nonpayment of fine and costs or committed in default of bond for nonsupport of family, and the product of their labor may be disposed of to the county or to any public institution of the county. Nothing herein contained shall permit the employment of prisoners to take the place of free labor locked out or on strike, nor shall any prison labor be employed on any public improvement when free labor sufficient to carry on the work makes application for employment thereon.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-41 Rules and regulations for employment of prisoners; guards and attendants; cost of work

Prisoners employed under section 30:8-40 of this title shall be under the custody and control of the board of chosen freeholders who shall make rules and regulations governing their employment and employ necessary guards and attendants while prisoners are so employed and fix their duties, salaries and terms of employment. The compensation of guards and attendants, the wages or earnings paid to prisoners as hereinafter provided and other necessary expenses in connection with their employment shall be included in and charged against the cost of such work.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-42 Workhouse inmates

The county governing body may establish a wage system for payment to prisoners for services in work carried on by such governing body or by any board, commission or institution that receives funds from the county. Such wage system may include all prisoners employed in any work or service necessary for the maintenance of the workhouse or penitentiary or their inmates. The wage allowed each prisoner shall not exceed fifty cents for each day of eight hours' work by such prisoners. In the payment of wages to prisoners preference shall be given to those who have persons legally dependent upon them for support. The county governing body is authorized to withdraw from moneys paid to prisoners sufficient moneys, in an amount not to exceed one-third of the inmate's total income, as may be required to pay any penalty assessment, restitution or fine ordered as part of any sentence. Amended by L. 1985, c. 251, s. 5, eff. July 31, 1985.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-43 Support of dependents

When a prisoner has a wife, child or children or others legally dependent upon him, or her, for support, the earnings of such prisoner shall be disbursed through the county probation office to such dependents, or to the society or institution having the care or custody of such dependents, or any of them, as the court may direct, and the order of the court relative to payments of such earnings may be modified at any time thereafter as the court may determine, but the court may order that the fines, penalty assessments, restitution, and costs may be first charged against and deducted from the earnings of such prisoner. The county governing body shall make rules and regulations relative to the disposition of the earnings of all prisoners, and may designate an officer or employee of the county as the disbursing agent of such funds. When the earnings of any such prisoner have been unclaimed for a period of one year after the discharge of any such prisoner from imprisonment, the county probation officer shall pay to the county treasurer of the county such unclaimed sums of money, for the use of the county; provided, however, that at any time within two years after such moneys have been turned over to the use of the county, any person or persons claiming to own the said money, in addition to any other remedy now provided by law, may make application, upon giving ten days' prior notice thereof to the county treasurer, to the court for an order declaring such moneys to be the property of such person or persons, and ordering the same to be returned to such person or persons by the county treasurer. Upon proof that such person or persons are entitled to said moneys, the court shall issue an order directing the county treasurer to pay such moneys over to such person, which order and payment shall be a valid and sufficient release and discharge of the county treasurer. Amended by L. 1948, c. 17, p. 65, s. 1; L. 1953, c. 29, p. 536, s. 55; L. 1985, c. 251, s. 6, eff. July 31, 1985.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-44 Work release or vocational training of certain prisoners or incarcerated persons.

1. In any county in which the governing body, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, approves the application of this act and designates a county work release administrator who may be the sheriff, warden or other person, a person convicted of any offense, except as otherwise provided in section 2 of P.L.1994, c.153 (C.30:8-44.1) and sentenced to the county jail, workhouse or penitentiary of the county or a person incarcerated in the county jail, workhouse or penitentiary pursuant to the Rules of Court for contempt of an order or judgment issued by the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part may be placed at outside labor or permitted to attend a vocational training course operated or sponsored by a public or private agency in the county by order of the court by which the sentence or order of incarceration was imposed, or by the assignment judge of the county in which the sentence or order of incarceration was imposed, at the time such person is sentenced or incarcerated or at any time thereafter during the term of the sentence or term of incarceration. A work release order may include permission for release from confinement during specified hours to care for the offender's family. Such order may be revoked by the court which granted it at any time. The Department of Corrections shall prepare and enforce regulations for the operation of this act in accordance with the provisions thereof. L.1968,c.372,s.1; amended 1969, c.243; 1994, c.153, s.1; 1997, c.425.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-44.1 Ineligibility for work release program

2. No person confined to a county correctional facility shall be eligible to participate in any work release or vocational training release program if he has been convicted of any of the following: a. Any crime involving a sexual offense or child molestation as set forth in N.J.S.2C:14-1 et seq.; b. Any crime endangering the welfare of children or incompetents which concerns sexual conduct which would impair or debauch the morals of the child or an incompetent, as set forth in N.J.S.2C:24-4 and N.J.S.2C:24-7; c. Any crime involving the manufacture, transportation, sale or possession, with the intent to sell or distribute, of a "controlled dangerous substance" or a "controlled dangerous substance analog," as defined in the "Comprehensive Drug Reform Act of 1986," P.L.1987, c.106 (C.2C:35-1 et al.); or d. Any crime involving the use of force or the threat of force upon a person or property including: armed robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, arson, manslaughter and murder. L.1994,c.153,s.2.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-45 Conditions

Every county work release and vocational training release program shall, however, be subject to the following conditions: (a) Representatives of local union central bodies or similar labor union organizations shall be consulted as to the general program for such placements; (b) That such placements shall not result in the displacement of employed workers, or be made in skills, crafts or trades in which there is a surplus of available gainful labor in the locality, or impair existing contracts for services; and (c) That the rates of pay and other conditions of the placements shall not be less than those paid or provided for work of a similar nature in the locality in which the work is to be performed. L.1968, c. 372, s. 2, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-46 Employment; reasonable wages and hours; employment by county

If the person so placed at outside labor has been regularly employed, arrangements shall be made for a continuation of said work insofar as possible without interruption. If not employed in any job, every effort shall be made to secure some suitable employment. Any such person so employed shall be paid a fair and reasonable wage for such work and shall work at fair and reasonable employment and hours per day and per week. If suitable private outside employment cannot be found for any prisoner, such prisoner may be employed by the county if work is available and shall receive therefor a fair and reasonable wage and shall work at fair and reasonable hours per day and per week. L.1968, c. 372, s. 3, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-47 Employment in another county

The court may by order authorize the work release administrator to whom any person placed at outside labor is committed to arrange with another work release administrator for the employment of the prisoner in the other's county, and while so employed to be in the other's custody but in all other respects to be and continue subject to the commitment. L.1968, c. 372, s. 4, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-48 Confinement in jail or workhouse

Whenever such person is not employed, and between the hours or periods of employment, he shall be confined in jail or workhouse. L.1968, c. 372, s. 5, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-48.1 Program for housing in institution or facility operated by nonprofit organization; ordinance or resolution; inmates; eligibility; transfers

a. The governing body of any county which has adopted the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, establish a program for the housing in an institution or facility operated by a nonprofit organization providing for the care, custody, subsistence, education, training, and welfare of inmates, of any person at outside labor or permitted to attend a vocational training course. b. Upon the adoption of the ordinance or resolution any eligible inmate may be transferred to such nonprofit institution or facility by order of the sentencing judge at the time of sentencing, or by the sentencing judge or the assignment judge of the county at any time during the term of the sentence. The court or the assignment judge ordering the transfer of an inmate shall do so on the basis of whether or not the transfer of the inmate to the facility or institution is appropriate to the needs and welfare of the inmate and other inmates, and to the security of the county jail, workhouse or penitentiary. The sentencing judge or the assignment judge shall designate the institution or facility to which the person is to be transferred and may, at any time, require that an inmate residing in the facility or institution be sent to the county jail, workhouse or penitentiary to serve the remainder of the sentence. L.1981, c. 265, s. 1, eff. Aug. 16, 1981.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-48.2 Contracts; standards

The governing body of a county which has adopted an ordinance or resolution pursuant to this act shall enter into contracts for the housing of inmates with any organization operating a facility or institution designated by the sentencing judge or assignment judge. It shall be the responsibility of the county governing body or its designated representative to insure that each facility or institution is a secure and appropriately supervised place of confinement and that all units are inspected annually. The county governing body may promulgate standards to insure that facilities and institutions were inmates are residing are appropriate for the housing of such persons. L.1981, c. 265, s. 2, eff. Aug. 16, 1981.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-49 Work release earnings

The earnings of such person shall be collected by the work release administrator and the employer shall be notified by registered mail, which notice shall include a copy of the order placing the person at outside labor. From such earnings, payment shall be made for the following purposes and in the order listed: (1) Board and personal expenses of such person inside and outside of jail or workhouse. (2) Court costs, court-ordered penalty assessments, restitution and fines. (3) After written notice to the appropriate welfare board the legally ascertained support of such person's dependents. (4) Payment of debts and legal obligations of such person acknowledged by him in writing and filed with the work administrator in such form as he shall specify. Any balance of such earnings that shall remain after the payment of the above shall be retained until the person's discharge and after proper accounting, shall be paid to him. L. 1968, c. 372, s. 6, eff. Dec. 27, 1968. Amended by L. 1985, c. 251, s. 7, eff. July 31, 1985.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-50 Diminution of term

Under regulations of the Department of Institutions and Agencies, he may be granted a diminution of not more than 1/4 of his term if his conduct, diligence and general attitude merit such diminution. L.1968, c. 372, s. 7, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-51 Violation of conditions

In case of the violation of the conditions laid down for his conduct, custody and employment, any person placed at outside labor or for study, may then be required to serve the balance of the sentence in ordinary confinement and may thereupon cancel any earned diminution of his term. L.1968, c. 372, s. 8, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-52 Segregation from other prisoners

Insofar as possible, persons admitted to outside labor or to a vocational training program under this act shall be segregated from other prisoners serving terms in ordinary confinement. L.1968, c. 372, s. 9, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-53 Escape or attempt to escape

Any person admitted to outside labor or a vocational training program under this act who shall escape or attempt to escape while in such status outside the county institution shall be deemed to have escaped and treated in accordance with the law. L.1968, c. 372, s. 10, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-54 Annual appropriation of funds by counties

The board of chosen freeholders of any county may appropriate annually funds to provide for the rehabilitation and re-establishment as law-abiding citizens, of indigent persons discharged from the county jail, county penitentiary or other county institution for the confinement of persons charged with, or convicted of, crime, in order to better control the menace of the repeated commission of crime by such persons and for the protection of the public from recidivism. L.1973, c. 24, s. 1, eff. Feb. 8, 1973.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-55 Use of funds; cash allowances to discharged jail prisoners; contracts with organizations for rehabilitation of indigent discharged jail prisoners

Said funds shall be expended in such manner as shall be fixed, and in accordance with such rules and regulations as shall be adopted, by resolution of the board, by such officers as the board shall by resolution determine; provided any cash allowance to a prisoner shall be made only after individual study of the needs and merits of each case, and, provided, further, that no cash allowance to a discharged jail prisoner shall exceed $25.00, to be paid on the day of discharge. The board may contract with an incorporated welfare or charitable group organized for the rehabilitation of indigent discharged jail prisoners. L.1973, c. 24, s. 2, eff. Feb. 8, 1973.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-56 Advisory committee on county aid to released prisoners

There is hereby established in the Department of Institutions and Agencies an Advisory Committee on County Aid to Released Prisoners which shall act in an advisory capacity to the several boards of chosen freeholders in the formulation of rules and regulations for the administration of this act in the interest of efficiency and uniformity which shall consist of the Director of the Division of Correction and Parole in that department, ex officio, and of four additional members, two of whom shall be members of the board of chosen freeholders of different counties, one of whom shall be the sheriff of a county or the county officer in charge of the county jail and one of whom shall be a county probation officer, who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies to serve without compensation for terms of 1 year. L.1973, c. 24, s. 3, eff. Feb. 8, 1973.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-57 County jail, workhouse or penitentiary in wilful and continuous disregard of minimum standards; phased restriction of admission of new inmates; order

If the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections shall determine that a county jail, workhouse or penitentiary is in willful and continuous disregard of the minimum standards for such facilities promulgated by the department pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1976, c. 98 (C. 30:1B-10), he shall order a phased restriction of admission of new inmates to such facility. Upon such determination, the commissioner shall notify the county governing body of his decision to impose such a restriction, which notification shall include a written statement specifying the reasons therefor. If the commissioner shall determine that no appropriate action has been initiated within 60 days following such notification to correct the violations specified in the notice, he shall order the following: a. That such county jail, workhouse or penitentiary shall immediately cease to admit persons sentenced to State penal facilities and awaiting transfer or admittance to such facilities; b. That such county jail, workhouse or penitentiary shall, upon the expiration of 30 days after such order, immediately cease to admit persons sentenced to terms in said county penal facility; and, c. That such county jail, workhouse or penitentiary shall, upon the expiration of 90 days after such order, immediately cease to admit all persons sent to said facility. Any county jail, workhouse or penitentiary so restricted shall continue under such order until such time as the commissioner determines that the violations specified in the notice have been corrected or that the facility has initiated actions which will ensure the correction of said violations. L.1979, c. 472, s. 1, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-58 Location of inmates within other penal facilities

Upon the issuance of an order pursuant to section 1 of this act, the commissioner shall locate inmates assigned to any facility so restricted by such order within other State or county penal facilities. The commissioner shall determine which other State or county penal facilities have adequate room for such inmates and shall assign them on the basis of available space; provided, however, that such assignments shall conform to all statutory requirements providing for the classification of inmates. Any State or county penal facilities ordered to accept such inmates shall do so within 5 days following the issuance of an order pursuant to section 1 of this act. Any county jail, workhouse or penitentiary restricted by an order issued pursuant to section 1 of this act shall assume responsibility for all transportation of any person sent to another penal facility so long as such order shall remain in effect. L.1979, c. 472, s. 2, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-59 Payment by county to department of corrections for reassigned inmates

The governing body of a county whose jail, workhouse or penitentiary has been prohibited from accepting new inmates, and whose inmates have been assigned to other penal facilities pursuant to section 2 of this act, shall appropriate an amount to repay the Department of Corrections for the custody, care, maintenance, and for all other services normally provided by the county to inmates of such facilities. For the first full calendar year, or portion thereof, following the effective date of this act said payment shall be $60.00 a day for each inmate, and said sum shall increase 5% per annum each year thereafter. Any facility receiving inmates pursuant to section 2 of this act shall receive from the Department of Corrections $60.00 per day for each inmate sent to the institution for the first full calendar year, or portion thereof, following the effective date of this act. Such sum shall increase by 5% per annum each year thereafter. L.1979, c. 472, s. 3, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-60 Rules and regulations

The Department of Corrections shall after notice and hearing promulgate, pursuant to law, such rules and regulations it may deem necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1979, c. 472, s. 4, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-61 Short title

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Juvenile Offender Rehabilitation Act." L.1997,c.81, s.1.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-62 Findings, declarations relative to county rehabilitative programs for juvenile offenders.

2. The Legislature finds that specialized rehabilitation programs which utilize proven military techniques of regimentation and structured discipline have been shown to develop positive attitudes and behavior traits in juvenile offenders; such programs foster self-control, self-respect, and dramatically improve a juvenile offender's potential for rehabilitation and re-integration into the community; and, by complementing that regimen and structure with education, vocational training, counseling, and aftercare services, such a program can significantly reduce recidivism among juvenile offenders. The Legislature, therefore, declares that the counties of this State should be authorized to establish and maintain specialized rehabilitation programs for juvenile offenders; these specialized programs should be designed as short-term incarcerations during which the juvenile offender is exposed to a highly structured routine of discipline, intensive regimentation, exercise and work therapy, together with substance use disorder treatment, self-improvement counseling, and educational and vocational training; and following the term of incarceration, the program should provide a period of intensive aftercare supervision or mentoring for the juvenile offender. L.1997, c.81, s.2; amended 2023, c.177, s.107.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-63 Definitions relative to juvenile offender rehabilitation programs

3. As used in this act: "Commission" means the Youth Justice Commission established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.284 (C.52:17B-170). "Juvenile offender" means a person under the age of 18 who has been adjudicated delinquent for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime of the third or fourth degree, excluding an adjudication for any act which would constitute a crime under chapter 14 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1997,c.81, s.3; amended 2025, c.35, s.53.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-64 Establishment, maintenance of juvenile offender rehabilitation program by counties

4. a. The governing body of any county, by resolution or ordinance, as appropriate, may establish and maintain a juvenile offender rehabilitation program. b. The governing bodies of two or more counties, in accordance with the provisions of the "Interlocal Services Act," P.L.1973, c.208 (C.40:8A-1 et seq.), may establish and maintain a joint juvenile offender rehabilitation program. L.1997,c.81, s.4.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-65 Components of juvenile offender rehabilitation program.

5. A juvenile offender rehabilitation program established and maintained pursuant to this act shall consist of the following components: a. A comprehensive, residential program for a minimum period of four weeks consisting of: (1) Highly structured routines of discipline; (2) Physical exercise; (3) Work; (4) Substance use disorder counseling; (5) Educational and vocational counseling; and (6) Self-improvement and personal growth counseling stressing moral values and cognitive reasoning. b. A six to nine month aftercare or mentoring program. The program, which may include a residential period, shall consist of counseling services and assistance, including, but not limited to: educational and vocational counseling and assistance; psychological counseling; substance use disorder counseling and assistance; personal development and self-improvement counseling; and counseling and assistance relating to the juvenile's re-integration into his family and the community. L.1997,c.81, s.5; amended 2023, c.177, s.108.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-66 Admission to juvenile offender program

6. Any juvenile offender who is serving a term of incarceration at a facility operated by the commission may: a. request admission to the juvenile offender program maintained by the county wherein the juvenile offender resides; or b. be offered admission to the juvenile offender program by the commission, if, following its assessment of the juvenile offender's record, the commission determines that the offender is an appropriate candidate for the program. L.1997,c.81, s.6.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-67 Noncompliance by juvenile offender

7. If an offender fails to comply with the requirements of the juvenile offender program, the offender shall be placed in the custody of the commission to serve the remainder of the sentence originally imposed and shall be eligible for parole pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1979, c.441 (C.30:4-123.45 et seq.). The offender shall not subsequently be eligible for re-admission at any time to any program established and maintained pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.1997,c.81, s.7.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-68 Determination of parole after program completion

8. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary concerning primary parole eligibility dates and parole release dates of juvenile inmates, whenever a person successfully completes a juvenile offender rehabilitation program established and maintained pursuant to this act, the sentencing judge shall determine whether that person shall be required to serve parole. L.1997,c.81, s.8.

N.J. Stat. § 30:8-69 Juvenile not relieved from other penalties

9. Nothing in this act shall be construed to exempt any person who is admitted to a juvenile offender program established and maintained pursuant to the provisions of this act from the payment of any fine, penalty, restitution or other financial obligation imposed by law or the court as a result of any adjudication. L.1997,c.81, s.9.
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