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

5. 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.