N.Y. Correction Law Section 138-A
Notification of visitation policies


The commissioner of the department of corrections and community supervision shall establish and maintain on its public website information concerning specific visitation rules, regulations, policies and procedures for each correctional facility. Such information shall include, but not be limited to, visiting days and hours, length and number of allowable visits, maximum number of people per visit, dress code, guidelines for people with medical and other special needs including physical access and restrictions on medications while in the facility, infant care, and items which are restricted or prohibited by visitors. The commissioner shall regularly update the information provided on the website pursuant to this section in order to ensure that such information is accurate and that visitors are notified of any new or changed rules, regulations, policies and procedures. In addition, the commissioner shall designate a telephone number or numbers that persons may call for information about the visiting rules, regulations, policies and procedures at the various facilities. Such telephone number or numbers shall also be posted on the website.

Source: Section 138-A — Notification of visitation policies, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/COR/138-A (updated Nov. 28, 2014; accessed Dec. 21, 2024).

112
Powers and duties of commissioner relating to correctional facilities and community supervision
113
Absence of incarcerated individual for funeral and deathbed visits authorized
114
Rehabilitation programs for women
115
Fiscal accounts and records
116
incarcerated individuals’ funds
117
Estimates of expenses
118
Custody and supervision of persons in Westchester county correctional facilities
119
Daily report concerning incarcerated individuals
120
Custody and supervision of persons in correctional facilities
121
Private ownership or operation of correctional facilities
122
Control of fiscal transactions and recovery of debts
125
Incarcerated individuals’ money, clothing and other property
126
Punishment of superintendent for neglect of duty
130
Custody of incarcerated individual sentenced to death and commuted by governor
132
Retaking of an escaped incarcerated individual
133
Superintendent to report concerning incarcerated individual believed mentally ill when crime was committed
134
Religious dietary requirements
136
Correctional education
137
Program of treatment, control, discipline at correctional facilities
138
Institutional rules and regulations for incarcerated individuals at all correctional facilities
138‑A
Notification of visitation policies
139
Grievance procedures
140
Provision for routine medical, dental and mental health services and treatment
141
Contagious disease in facility
142
Fire in facility
143
Custody of persons convicted of crimes against the United States
146
Persons authorized to visit correctional facilities
147
Noncitizen incarcerated individuals of correctional facilities
148
Psychiatric and diagnostic clinics
149
Released incarcerated individuals

Accessed:
Dec. 21, 2024

Last modified:
Nov. 28, 2014

§ 138-A’s source at nysenate​.gov

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