Telephone access
Compiled text through Jul 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
No later Register activity identified in this check.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Jul 31, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)A specialized secure detention facility shall provide youth access to incoming and outgoing calls. At a minimum:
(1)Youth shall be allowed to call or receive calls from a list of pre-approved individuals developed by the youth’s case manager in consultation with the youth, the youth’s parent(s) or guardian, and other appropriate individuals, which list shall be updated every three months or sooner as needed.
(2)Youth shall be permitted to make at least one outgoing telephone call per week.
(3)Youth shall be permitted to make and receive additional telephone calls to and from the OCFS ombudsman and the youth’s legal representative in a confidential setting.
(b)Consistent with the requirements of this section, a specialized secure detention facility shall develop written policies and procedures, which shall be submitted to OCFS for approval, to govern telephone usage by youth.