N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 171-1.7
A resident has a right to receive any and all authorized visitors at the times fixed for visits; however, a facility may exclude a resident's authorized visitor under the age of 18 who is not accompanied by the resident's parents, guardian, or by other suitable person. The ombudsman and residents' legal counsel or law guardian shall have unrestricted access to the residents. The facility director has the right to limit the number of visitors and area of visitation in the best interest of the facility residents.
Authorized visitor shall mean those visitors whose names are included on a list of visitors, which list shall be developed cooperatively by the facility, the resident, and the resident's parent or guardian, at the point of intake/time of admission to the facility. Such list of visitors may be amended at any time during the resident's placement in an OCFS facility with the agreement of the facility director and the resident's parent or guardian.
All residents shall receive a copy of the visitation policy of the facility.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 171-1.7