New Jersey § 30:8-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:8-16.
The chief executive officer, warden, or keeper of each county correctional facility
shall provide to each inmate incarcerated for 90 days or longer at least 30 days prior
to release from a facility: a. a copy of the inmate's criminal history record and written information on the inmate's
right to have the inmate's criminal records expunged under chapter 52 of Title 2C
of the New Jersey Statutes; b. general written information on the inmate's right to vote under R.S.19:4-1 ; c. general written information on the availability of programs, including faith-based
and secular programs, that would assist in removing barriers to the inmate's employment
or participation in vocational or educational rehabilitative programs, including but
not limited to, information concerning the “Rehabilitated Convicted Offenders Act,”
P.L.1968, c. 282 ( C.2A:168A-1 et seq. ) and the certificate of rehabilitation under P.L.2007, c. 327 ( C.2A:168A-7 et seq. ); d. a detailed written record of the inmate's participation in educational, training,
employment, and medical or other treatment programs while the inmate was incarcerated; e. a written accounting of the fines, assessments, surcharges, restitution, penalties,
child support arrearages, and any other obligations due and payable by the inmate
upon release; f. a copy of the inmate's birth certificate if the inmate was born in New Jersey; g. assistance in obtaining a Social Security card; h. a one-day New Jersey bus or rail pass; i. a two-week supply of prescription medication and, to the extent consistent with
clinical guidelines, a two-week prescription order with two additional refills; j. general written information concerning child support, including child support payments
owed by the inmate, information on how to seek child support payments and information
on where to seek services regarding child support, child custody, and establishing
parentage; and k. a medical discharge summary, which shall include instructions on how to obtain
from the superintendent a copy of the inmate's full medical record; upon request
from the inmate, the superintendent shall provide a copy of the inmate's full medical
record in a safe and secure manner, at no charge to the inmate; the superintendent
shall comply with rules and regulations, adopted pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure
Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), that ensure that these records are expeditiously and securely provided in a manner
consistent with the provision of medical records by other providers.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:8-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-16 cover?
Section 30:8-16 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 § 30:8-16?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-16" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 30:8-16 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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