N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7342.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 7342.8 - Duration of visits

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (c) and (d) of this section, and absent emergency circumstances which could cause security-related problems, youth attending deathbed visits shall be permitted to visit family members for one hour, excluding the time taken to transport the youth to and from the visit.

(b) The sheriff, or the sheriff's designee, has the authority to limit such a visit to less than one hour or to terminate such visit if in his or her opinion the safety, security or welfare of the youth, officers, or any member of the public is at risk.

(c) If a determination is made by the attending physician or other health services staff that a deathbed visit would jeopardize the health of the ill family member or the youth, or if hospital regulations restrict the length of the visit, such visit may be denied or modified as so recommended or required.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7342.8

Adopted New York State Register September 26, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 39, eff. 9/26/2018