New York regulations

9 NYCRR 7612.4

Executive Department

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Hair

Hair

Compiled text through Mar 31, 2022

Register checked through Jul 29, 2026

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Executive Department
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Compiled text through
Mar 31, 2022
Register checked through
July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Jun 6, 2026
(a)All prisoners shall be permitted to adopt hair styles, including facial hair styles of any length, which in the opinion of the department does not constitute a threat to the safety, security or good order of a facility.
(b)When in the opinion of the chief administrative officer, the growth or removal of a prisoner's hair, including facial hair, creates an identification problem, a new photograph may be taken of that prisoner at facility expense.
(c)There shall be hair care services available to prisoners which comply with applicable health requirements. Hair equipment shall be stored securely when not in use.

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