New York § 138-A - 138-ANotification of visitation policies

§ 138-A. 138-ANotification of visitation policies

§ 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.