30:4-82.10 Duties of commissioner prior to effective date.
6. Not less than 90 days before the effective date of this act, the commissioner shall:
a. develop policies and implement procedures for the review of inmates placed in isolated confinement and submit proposed regulations for promulgation as required by section 7 of this act;
b. initiate a review of each inmate placed in isolated confinement pursuant to the policies and procedures developed and implemented under subsection a. of this section; and
c. develop a plan for providing step-down and transitional units, programs, and staffing patterns to accommodate inmates currently placed in isolated confinement, inmates who will be placed in isolated confinement, and inmates who receive an intermediate sanction in lieu of being placed in isolated confinement. Staffing patterns for correctional and program staff shall be set at levels necessary to ensure the safety of staff and inmates under the provisions of this act.
L.2019, c.160, s.6.