Escape of inmate from private facility, notices required.
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-91.13
in effect5. 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.
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