Imposes requirements on video visitation service contracts for inmates in certain correctional facilities; requires correctional facilities to allow contact visits.
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Overview
This bill aims to regulate video visitation services in New Jersey’s correctional facilities. It requires contracts to be awarded through competitive bidding, limiting per-minute rates to 11 cents and prohibiting additional fees. The bill also mandates that facilities allow contact visits and prohibits charges for attorney or clergy visits, while ensuring quality standards are maintained through penalties for vendors. Finally, it establishes rules for refunds when scheduled visits are missed or video quality is poor.
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