New Jersey § 30:8-57
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-57, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:8-57.
If the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections shall determine that a county
jail, workhouse or penitentiary is in willful and continuous disregard of the minimum
standards for such facilities promulgated by the department pursuant to section 10
of P.L.1976, c. 98 ( C. 30:1B-10 ), he shall order a phased restriction of admission of new inmates to such facility. Upon such determination, the commissioner shall notify the county governing body
of his decision to impose such a restriction, which notification shall include a written
statement specifying the reasons therefor. If the commissioner shall determine that no appropriate action has been initiated
within 60 days following such notification to correct the violations specified in
the notice, he shall order the following: a. That such county jail, workhouse or penitentiary shall immediately cease to admit
persons sentenced to State penal facilities and awaiting transfer or admittance to
such facilities; b. That such county jail, workhouse or penitentiary shall, upon the expiration of
30 days after such order, immediately cease to admit persons sentenced to terms in
said county penal facility; and, c. That such county jail, workhouse or penitentiary shall, upon the expiration of
90 days after such order, immediately cease to admit all persons sent to said facility. Any county jail, workhouse or penitentiary so restricted shall continue under such
order until such time as the commissioner determines that the violations specified
in the notice have been corrected or that the facility has initiated actions which
will ensure the correction of said violations.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:8-57
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:8-57 cover?
Section 30:8-57 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.
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