30:4-91.13 - Escape of inmate from private facility, notices required - New Jersey Statutes

30:4-91.13  Escape of inmate from private facility, notices required.

5.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.

L.1999,c.243,s.5.