N.J. Admin. Code § 13:101-6.11

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

Section 13:101-6.11 - Aid in presentation of juvenile$DQ$s case

(a) When a juvenile has been charged with a violation, the juvenile shall be afforded the right to request representation by a counsel substitute.

(b) When the Disciplinary Hearing Officer determines that a juvenile cannot adequately collect and present the evidence in his or her own behalf, the juvenile shall receive the services of a counsel substitute or the juvenile may request representation by a staff member.

(c) Where the juvenile requests the services of a staff member, the Superintendent or his or her designee may appoint a staff member to provide representation.

(d) The counsel substitute and/or the staff member shall be permitted reasonable time to speak to the juvenile and shall be given at least 24 hours to prepare the juvenile's defense.

(e) If necessary, the juvenile shall be allowed to present a defense through an interpreter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:101-6.11

Amended by R.2008 d.354, effective 12/1/2008.
See: 40 N.J.R. 98(a), 40 N.J.R. 6817(a).
In (b), substituted "Disciplinary Hearing Officer" for "Treatment Team".
Amended by R.2011 d.203, effective 8/1/2011.
See: 43 N.J.R. 168(a), 43 N.J.R. 1895(a).
In (b), substituted "shall" for "may elect to".