N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 171-3.3

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

Section 171-3.3 - Definitions

(a) Privileged mail. Any item of correspondence to or from those persons (titles) or entities listed below:

(1) any United States or New York State Government Official;

(2) any member of the United States Congress;

(3) any member of the New York State Legislature;

(4) any Judge of any Federal or New York State Court;

Note: This does not include Town Justice Court.

(5) the resident's attorney of record or legal representative (law guardian);

(6) the commissioner of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services;

(7) any deputy commissioner of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services; and

(8) an ombudsman of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

(b) Government official. The following individuals shall be considered to be government officials:

(1) President or Vice President of the United States;

(2) a member of the U.S. Cabinet;

(3) commissioner, chief, sheriff of a police department;

(4) commissioner of a State agency;

(5) a deputy commissioner of a State agency; and

(6) a district attorney or a representative of an assistant district attorney.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 171-3.3