New York § 158 - 158Designation of Place of Confinement
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 158 — 158Designation of Place of Confinement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 158. 158Designation of Place of Confinement
§ 158. Designation of Place of Confinement. The commissioner may designate as a place of confinement of a prisoner any available, suitable and appropriate correctional institution or facility whether maintained by the city, state or federal government and may at any time transfer a prisoner from one place of confinement to another. Where such designation or transfer is to either a state or federal correctional institution or facility, it shall be subject to the prior approval of the appropriate person or agency having jurisdiction and control over such facility and upon such terms and conditions as such person or agency deems appropriate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 158
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 158 cover?
Section 158 ("158Designation of Place of Confinement") 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.
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