N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7008.5

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

Section 7008.5 - Visitor identification and registration

(a) Consistent with the requirements of this Part, any properly identified person shall, with the prisoner's consent, be permitted to visit that prisoner.

(b) As used in this section, the term properly identified person shall mean a person who presents adequate proof as to his identity.

(c) Each visitor shall be required to provide the following information to facility staff:

(1) his name;

(2) his address;

(3) the date;

(4) the time of entry;

(5) the name of the prisoner or prisoners to be visited; and

(6) the time of exit.

(d) A prospective visitor who is under 18 years of age may be restricted from visiting a prisoner if he is not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or the chief administrative officer may require a prospective visitor under 18 years of age not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to provide written permission from a parent or legal guardian approving such visit. Oral permission from a parent or legal guardian may be acceptable in the discretion of the chief administrative officer. A prospective visitor under 18 years of age shall be required to provide the following information to facility staff, in addition to the information required by subdivision (c) of this section:

(1) his age; and

(2) the name, address and telephone number of his parents or legal guardian.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7008.5