N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-11.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10A:16-11.3 - Notification of inmate of involuntary medication hearing

(a) An inmate under consideration by the Treatment Review Committee for receiving involuntary medication shall be given written notification at least 24 hours before the hearing. Verbal notice shall be provided to illiterate inmates, inmates not sufficiently conversant with the English language and inmates otherwise unable to read due to a physical/medical inability.

(b) The notice shall include the following:

1. The inmate's mental health diagnosis;

2. The medication(s) prescribed to treat the inmate's illness;

3. The recommendation to administer the prescribed medication to the inmate against the will of the inmate;

4. The reason(s) for the recommendation;

5. The date, time and location of the hearing;

6. The staff advisor appointed by the chairperson of the Treatment Review Committee, assigned to assist the inmate; and

7. Notation of verbal notice to the inmate requiring same.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-11.3