NY A02285

Inmates placed in disciplinary confinement, keeplock pending a disciplinary hearing, segregated confinement units for administrative purposes, or residential mental health treatment units must be permitted to make at least one personal phone call within 24 hours of placement.

Following the initial 24-hour phone call, inmates in these confinement situations must be allowed at least one personal phone call at weekly intervals for the duration of their confinement.

Facilities may deny phone call privileges only when allowing the call would create an unacceptable risk to the safety and security of inmates or staff.

The bill amends Section 137, Subdivision 6 of the New York Correction Law.

The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.