New York § 156 - 156Liability for a Prisoner on Work Release
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 156 — 156Liability for a Prisoner on Work Release, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 156. 156Liability for a Prisoner on Work Release
§ 156. Liability for a Prisoner on Work Release. No prisoner participating in a work release program or whose place of confinement is extended pursuant to this article shall be deemed an agent, employee or involuntary servant of the department or the city while employed or going to and from such employment or released from confinement pursuant to this article; provided, however, that where a prisoner is employed and paid by the city, his relationship to the city arising out of such employment shall be determined in the same manner as if he were a free person so employed.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 156
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 156 cover?
Section 156 ("156Liability for a Prisoner on Work Release") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 156?
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