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NY S01413
Bill
Status
8/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
Velmanette Montgomery
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to establish and maintain visitation policy information on its public website for each correctional facility
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Website information must include visiting days and hours, length and number of allowable visits, maximum visitors per visit, dress code, medical/special needs guidelines, infant care, and restricted or prohibited items
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Commissioner must regularly update website information to ensure accuracy and notify visitors of any new or changed rules, regulations, policies and procedures
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Commissioner must designate and post telephone numbers on the website for persons to call with questions about visiting rules and procedures at various facilities
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Act takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish and maintain a public website that provides information concerning specific visitation rules, regulations, policies and procedures for all correctional facilities.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.286
8/11/2014