N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7051.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 7051.8 - Facility staff conduct and inmate attire

(a) While accompanying an inmate on a funeral or deathbed visit, facility staff shall conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner toward the public and the inmate in their custody, causing as little public display as possible.

(b) When security considerations permit, searches of the inmate and/or the use of restraint by facility staff during funeral or deathbed visits shall be carried out in a manner which minimizes any public attention.

(c) At no time shall facility staff accept food, beverages or any gifts, including money, from the inmate's family or any member of the public pursuant to Part 7019 of this Title.

(d) Inmates shall be permitted to wear their own personal clothing during funeral or deathbed visits. If the inmate has no suitable clothing at the facility, the inmate shall be permitted to make arrangements to receive such clothing prior to the visit.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7051.8