Policy
Compiled text through Mar 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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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)Consistent with the requirements of this Part, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) shall develop written policies and procedures that govern the residents’ access to media and the media’s access to the residents. The written policies and procedures shall be reviewed annually and updated as needed.
(b)Consistent with the requirements of this Part, residents and the media will have reasonable access to each other subject only to limitations necessary to maintain the safety, security and good order of the facility, to protect a resident’s rights and a resident’s treatment and rehabilitation program. OCFS shall protect each resident’s right to privacy and guarantee the confidentiality of each resident under the care and custody of OCFS.