New Jersey § 30:7E-2 Liability of inmate for costs

New Jersey Statutes

§ 30:7E-2 — Liability of inmate for costs

New Jersey § 30:7E-2

Title 30INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:7E-2 (2026).

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a.An inmate shall be liable for the cost of, and be charged a nominal fee for, any medical care, surgery, dental care, hospitalization or treatment provided to the inmate during the inmate's term of incarceration or detention by the State or a county. If the inmate is incarcerated or detained in a State correctional facility or State contracted half-way house, the amount due and payable and the nominal fees charged under the provisions of this act shall be determined by the State Treasurer in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the commissioner. If the inmate is incarcerated or detained in a county jail, the amount due and payable and the nominal fees charged under the provisions of this act shall be determined by the county treasurer in accordance with guidelines promulgated by

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2. a. An inmate shall be liable for the cost of, and be charged a nominal fee for, any medical care, surgery, dental care, hospitalization or treatment provided to the inmate during the inmate's term of incarceration or detention by the State or a county. If the inmate is incarcerated or detained in a State correctional facility or State contracted half-way house, the amount due and payable and the nominal fees charged under the provisions of this act shall be determined by the State Treasurer in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the commissioner. If the inmate is incarcerated or detained in a county jail, the amount due and payable and the nominal fees charged under the provisions of this act shall be determined by the county treasurer in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the county adjustor. b. An inmate may be charged either the full cost of or a nominal fee for any prescription or nonprescription drug or medicine provided to the inmate during the inmate's term of incarceration or detention by the State or a county. If the inmate is incarcerated or detained in a State correctional facility or State contracted half-way house, the cost or nominal fees charged under the provisions of this act shall be determined by the State Treasurer in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the commissioner. If the inmate is incarcerated or detained in a county jail, the amount due and payable and the nominal fees charged under the provisions of this act shall be determined by the county treasurer in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the county adjustor. L.1995,c.254,s.2.