N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 7 § 1701.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 1701.8 - Restrictive confinement of inmates assigned to double-cell housing

(a) Except for inmates housed in double-cells measuring a total of 80 square feet or larger, every effort shall be made to avoid simultaneous occupancy of a double-cell by inmates who have been confined to cell pursuant to section 253.7 or 254.7 of this Title.

(b) Where double-cells measure less than a total of 80 square feet, the facility watch commander shall be immediately notified if any inmate housed therein has been confined to a cell pursuant to section 253.7 or 254.7 of this Title. To avoid two inmates being simultaneously confined for an extended period, the watch commander shall, within seven days, order one of the inmates moved to another double-cell or to other housing as deemed appropriate.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7 § 1701.8