A 4810
Establishes minimum health and safety standards for, and oversight of, State prisons, county jails, and privately-operated secure facilities in New Jersey.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes minimum health and safety standards for and oversight of State prisons, county jails, and privately-operated secure facilities in New Jersey. It creates a Secure Facility Oversight Board to ensure compliance with these standards, including requirements for food, sanitation, housing, legal access, and visitation. The bill also mandates that privately-operated facilities obtain a certificate of compliance before operating and outlines penalties for violations. Finally, it extends these standards to all state-run correctional facilities.
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Ellen Park
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