52:17B-184 - "Stabilization and Reintegration Program."
52:17B-184 "Stabilization and Reintegration Program."4. a. If funds are expressly appropriated for such purpose, and to the extent of such appropriation, the commissioner shall establish and operate a program, entitled "Stabilization and Reintegration Program" and to be known by the acronym of "SRP," for youthful offenders.
b.The commission shall establish and operate a program, entitled "Stabilization and Reintegration Program" and to be known by the acronym of "SRP," for juvenile offenders.
c. The commissioner and the commission may enter into a contract with a private corporation to establish and operate the programs set forth in this act if the commissioner and the commission determine that this option is in the best interests of the citizens of this State. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the private corporation selected as the contractor for the purpose of implementing this act may be a for-profit corporation.
L.1995,c.330,s.4.
52:17B-185.SRP component
5.The SRP shall include the following components:
a. Stage I: A comprehensive, residential program consisting of appropriate:
(1)Highly structured routines of discipline;
(2)Physical exercise;
(3)Work;
(4)Substance abuse counseling;
(5)Education and vocational training;
(6)Psychological counseling; and
(7)Self-improvement and personal growth counseling stressing moral values and cognitive reasoning.
b. Stage II: An intensive after-care program which includes work opportunities and vocational training. Offenders shall remain on parole during this period and shall be subject to reincarceration for parole violations.
L.1995,c.330,s.5.
52:17B-186.Offender's admittance into SRP; removal
6. a. Any juvenile offender or youthful offender who is serving a term of incarceration may be assigned to the program by the commissioner or commission based upon passing the screening and assessment procedures for admission.
b. If an offender fails to comply with the requirements of the SRP, the offender may be removed from the program to serve the remainder of the sentence originally imposed and shall be eligible for parole pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1979, c.411 (C.30:4-123.51). The offender shall not subsequently be eligible for re-admission to the program.
L.1995,c.330,s.6.
52:17B-187.Reports7.No later than 24 months following the implementation of an SRP, the commissioner and the commission shall submit written reports to the Legislature and the Governor describing the implementation and operation of the juvenile and youthful offender SRP and assessing their performance. The reports shall include any recommendations for changes to the SRP deemed necessary for the more effective operation of the programs.
L.1995,c.330,s.7.
52:17B-188.Monitoring procedures
8.The commissioner and the commission shall establish procedures to monitor the effectiveness of the programs.
L.1995,c.330,s.8.
52:17B-189.County boot camps preserved
9.Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit a county from establishing a boot camp program.
L.1995,c.330,s.9.
52:17B-190.Other fines, penalties, etc. preserved 11.Nothing in this act shall be construed to exempt any person who is admitted to the SRP program from the payment of any fine, penalty, restitution or other financial obligation imposed by law or the court as a result of any adjudication or conviction.
L.1995,c.330,s.11.