New York § 151 - 151Work Release Program
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 151 — 151Work Release Program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 151. 151Work Release Program
§ 151. Work Release Program. The department shall establish work release programs for prisoners sentenced to New York City correctional institutions. The commissioner may extend the limits of the place of confinement of a prisoner as to whom there is reasonable cause to believe he will honor his trust by authorizing him to participate in a work release program in the community on a voluntary basis while continuing as a prisoner of the institution or facility in which he is confined. An extension of limits shall be under such prescribed conditions and for such reasonable hours or reasonable periods of time as the commissioner deems necessary. Such extension of limits may be withdrawn at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 151
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 151 cover?
Section 151 ("151Work Release Program") 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 § 151?
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