S.209

Imposes requirements on video visitation service contracts for inmates in certain correctional facilities; requires correctional facilities to allow contact visits.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S209 regulates video visitation service contracts for inmates and mandates contact visits in correctional facilities.

New Jersey S209 establishes requirements for video visitation service contracts in state, county, and private correctional facilities. It mandates that correctional facilities allow inmates to have contact visits with approved visitors, subject to reasonable conditions for safety and security. The bill prohibits correctional facilities from charging for video visitation between inmates and their attorneys, representatives, or clergy members. It also requires facilities to implement reasonable visiting hours for both contact and video visits.

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee