N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7502.1

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

Section 7502.1 - Admission procedures

(a) Before being placed in a cell or detention room, the clothing and person of each prisoner shall be thoroughly searched.

(b) Belts, neckties, shoes and clothing items such as jackets, overcoats or other similar outergarments shall be removed and stored temporarily where they will not be accessible to prisoners. A supply of disposable type fiber or paper footwear to replace shoes may be kept available for issue as required.

(c) An accurate listing shall be made of all money, and items such as rings, watches and any other personal property taken at the time of admission, such list to be properly witnessed by the receiving officer and the prisoner. At the appropriate time, a receipt signed by the prisoner shall be obtained, acknowledging that all money and property have been returned.

(d) Searching of a female prisoner shall be accomplished by the regularly appointed police matron, or other qualified female person whose services may be available on a part-time basis.

(e) On request, within a reasonable time after arrival at the place of detention, a prisoner shall be allowed to make, without charge, one local telephone call to communicate with an attorney, a family member or relative, an employer, etc. Requests to place additional local calls and those of a long distance nature should be decided on an individual basis consistent with the prisoner's situation, funds in his possession and the possibility of reversing toll charges or otherwise having the prisoner make reimbursement for same. Telephone calls should be properly supervised and preferably made from an area where best security can be maintained.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7502.1

Renumbered from subtitle AA of chapter IV New York State Register April 11, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 15, eff. 4/11/2018