New Jersey § 30:4-82
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-82, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-82.
It is found and declared: a. That a significant number of inmates in State-owned or operated correctional facilities
suffer from mental illness requiring treatment either in the form of counseling or
inpatient treatment during the period of their incarceration. b. That because of prison overcrowding, a lack of resources, and the inability of
the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections to agree on a policy
to provide adequate and appropriate mental health services to these persons, they
are not receiving the mental health treatment they need. c. That the inability of the two departments to agree on policy is attributable to
their separate missions, the Department of Human Services being constituted to provide
treatment and not security, and the Department of Corrections being constituted to
provide secure custody and not treatment. d. That mentally ill inmates who do not receive treatment present a danger to other
inmates and to correction officers while they are incarcerated and pose a threat to
their families and to other citizens of the State when they are released. e. That the existing procedures of the Division of Mental Health Services in the Department
of Human Services and of the Department of Corrections, as well as existing laws,
seem to provide sufficient authority to enable the two State agencies to alleviate
the problems caused by the lack of treatment made available to mentally ill inmates.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-82
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-82 cover?
Section 30:4-82 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 30:4-82?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 30:4-82 apply to my situation?
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