Rules of resident conduct
Compiled text through Mar 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
- Mar 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)OCFS shall develop and list written rules of conduct governing resident behavior.
(b)The rules of resident conduct shall include, but not be limited to:
(1)all chargeable rule violations;
(2)the range of penalties that may be imposed for each violation, consistent with the seriousness of the prohibited conduct; and
(3)a detailed description of the facility’s disciplinary procedures.
(c)Upon admission to a secure facility, each resident shall be provided with a copy of the rules of resident conduct. Each resident shall be required to acknowledge, in writing, receipt of the facility rules of resident conduct pursuant to section 7403.10 of this Title.
(d)Reasonable efforts shall be made to assist any resident who is, or appears to be, illiterate, non-English speaking, or for any other reason needs assistance in the understanding of facility rules of resident conduct and disciplinary procedures pursuant to this Part.