9 NYCRR Part 7605 - Executive Department

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9 NYCRR 7605.1 - Policy

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NYCRR title agency: Executive Department
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In order to promote compliance with all Parts of this Chapter and other applicable laws, adherence to generally accepted correctional practices and consistency in operations in all correctional facilities, the department shall formulate and implement a formal system governing the development of and adherence to written policies and procedures.

9 NYCRR 7605.2 - Definitions

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NYCRR title agency: Executive Department
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As used in this Part, the following definitions shall apply to the terms listed below:

(a)Policy shall mean a statement of guiding principles which are the basis for decisions, actions and procedures directed toward the attainment of objectives.

(b)Procedure shall mean a detailed description which sets forth the means and methods of policy implementation, including the steps to be taken, the order in which they are to be carried out and the person(s) responsible.

9 NYCRR 7605.3 - Policy and procedure manuals

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NYCRR title agency: Executive Department
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(a)Each correctional facility shall maintain one or more policy and procedures manuals which shall contain all current written policies and procedures issued or promulgated by or under the direct or designated authority of the commissioner.

(b)Each correctional facility shall maintain one or more facility operations manuals which shall contain all current written policies and procedures which address issues specific to that facility which are not addressed within departmental policies and procedures.

(c)A sufficient number of such manuals shall be maintained in locations within each facility which are accessible to all facility staff.

(d)Each major unit or division within each correctional facility shall maintain a copy of those policies and procedures which directly apply to its functions and responsibilities.

9 NYCRR 7605.4 - Orientation to policies and procedures

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NYCRR title agency: Executive Department
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(a)All facility staff and civilians and volunteers who perform services at the facility on a regular basis shall receive notification and adequate orientation concerning all existing and newly issued policies and procedures which govern their duties and responsibilities.

(b)All inmates shall receive notification and adequate orientation concerning all existing and newly issued policies and procedures which directly affect them as long as such disclosure is not a threat to the safety or security of the facility.

(c)Current copies of all policies and procedures which the department deems appropriate for inmate access shall be available in each facility's inmate law library.

9 NYCRR 7605.5 - Assessment and revision of policies and procedures

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NYCRR title agency: Executive Department
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(a)All departmental policies and procedures developed pursuant to the requirements of this Part shall be reviewed, assessed and revised as necessary to ensure they are in compliance with this Chapter, all current laws, rules and regulations and continue to state and support departmental policies.

(b)Such review and assessment shall be conducted periodically.

(c)A written record shall be maintained of all periodic reviews and assessments.

9 NYCRR 7605.6 - Earlier source heading: [Repealed]

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NYCRR title agency: Executive Department
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Source version current through: Mar 31, 2022

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