N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:18-4.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 10A:18-4.5 - Inspection of incoming publications

(a) Each incoming publication, including electronic publications, shall be opened and inspected for contraband, but shall not be read unless there is reason to believe that the publication contains disapproved content (see N.J.A.C. 10A:18-4.9) and then only upon the prior authorization of the Administrator, or designee. If there is reason to believe that the publication contains disapproved content, the publication shall be read only upon prior authorization of the Administrator, or designee.

(b) Incoming electronic publications are actively viewed, monitored, and read in accordance with the service provider's terms of service. Delivery of electronic publications may be delayed as its content may be pending review and approval. In addition, if an inmate's privileges and access to electronic communications devices and sending or receiving electronic publications are suspended for any reason, such publications shall not be sent or delivered (see N.J.A.C. 10A:18-2.4(i) and (j) for electronic publications).

(c) A confidential list of the incoming publications that are read shall be maintained in the Special Investigations Division or mail room of the correctional facility, or wherever the confidentiality of the list can be maintained.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:18-4.5

Amended by R.1997 d.431, effective 10/6/1997.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 2769(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4311(c).
Administrative change.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 303(a).
Amended by R.2002 d.407, effective 12/16/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 3050(a), 34 New Jersey Register 4444(b).
In (a), substituted "Administrator" for "Superintendent".

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 1182(b), effective 6/5/2023