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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The operator of a private facility shall, upon discovering that an inmate has escaped, notify:
a. the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality in which the facility is located or a designee;
b. the Commissioner of Corrections or a designee; and
c. if the private facility is within 2,500 feet of an adjacent municipality, the chief law enforcement officer of that adjacent municipality or a designee.
The notice required under this section shall be given within one hour of the discovery of the escape and shall include a current summary of all relevant information relating to the escapee's criminal history and background.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 4-91.13 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-30-institutions-and-agencies/nj-st-sect-30-4-91-13/
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