N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-3.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 10A:3-3.8 - Use of mechanical restraints

(a) On authorization of the shift commander, mechanical restraints may be used in the following instances:

1. When transporting an inmate from one place to another;

2. When the inmate's history, disciplinary record, behavior or present emotional state indicates a likelihood that bodily injury to any person, damage to property or escape by the inmate will occur; or

3. On current medical advice, to prevent the inmate from attempting suicide, self-inflicted injury, or injury to others.

(b) Mechanical restraints shall not be used as punishment, or in any way that causes undue physical discomfort, inflicts physical pain or restricts the blood circulation or breathing of the inmate.

(c) Mechanical restraints shall be removed promptly when the reason for their initial use has ceased to exist or has sufficiently abated.

(d) An inmate in restraints shall be under continuous observation by a custody staff member(s).

(e) Following authorization by the Administrator, or designee, high level mechanical restraints, such as the Violent Prisoner Restraint Chair (VPRC) may be used in accord with Department Internal Management Procedures.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:3-3.8

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 2800(a), effective 8/21/2017