10A:4-9.9 Failure to adhere to time limits
(a) The failure to adhere to any of the time limits prescribed by this subchapter shall not mandate the dismissal of a disciplinary charge. However, the Disciplinary Hearing Officer or Adjustment Committee may, in its discretion, dismiss a disciplinary charge because of a violation of time limits. Such discretion shall be guided by the following factors:
1. The length of the delay;
2. The reason for the delay;
3. Prejudices to the inmate in preparing his/her defense; and,
4. The seriousness of the alleged infraction.