Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
On November 13, 2024, South Woods State Prison Senior Correctional Police Officer Jakota Richardson-Russell called out sick without sufficient leave time and was placed on no-pay status, which the Department of Corrections deemed chronic and excessive absenteeism. Richardson-Russell signed a settlement agreement for a 15-day suspension on January 8, 2025.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On 11/13/24, South Woods State Prison’s Senior Correctional Officer (SCPO) Jakota Richardson-Russell called out sick. She did not have sufficient leave time. Therefore, she was placed on a “no pay” status for those dates. This action is deemed to be chronic and . On 1/8/25, SCPO Richardson-Russell signed a settlement agreement for a 15-day suspension.
N.J.A.C. 4A: 2-2.3(a) General causes. 4. or lateness. N.J.A.C. 4A: 2-2.3(a) 12. . A1:Unsatisfactory attendance.
Separated while IA pending
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Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
The Department of Corrections suspended Correctional Police Lieutenant Jakota Richardson-Russell for 15 days in 2024. Richardson-Russell called out sick on September 15 and 16 and October 9, 2024, while carrying a zero sick leave balance, and was placed in a no-pay status for those dates. The department recorded the absences as chronic or excessive absenteeism.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On the following dates Lt. Richardson-Russell called out sick: September 15, 16,2024; October 9, 2024. At the time Lt. Richardson-Russell had a zero sick leave balance and was therefore placed on a no pay status for those dates. This action is deemed to be .
Compensation and pension
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Sources
[1]New Jersey Major Discipline Data, 2020-2025. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Sheet "Major Discipline Data", row 724. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩
[2]New Jersey Major Discipline Data, 2020-2025. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Sheet "Major Discipline Data", row 1333. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩