N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 7006.6 – Assistance to inmates. | Midpage
§ 7006.6
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 7006.6
Assistance to inmates.
Executive Department
(a) If an inmate is non-English speaking, illiterate, or for any other reason is unable to prepare a defense, assistance shall be provided to the inmate by a person designated by the chief administrative officer at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.
(b) Such assistance shall include:
(1) interviewing witnesses;
(2) obtaining evidence and/or written statements;
(3) providing assistance at the disciplinary hearing;
(5) providing assistance understanding the evidence relied on by the hearing officer and the reasons for action taken;
(6) providing assistance understanding the waiver of any rights provided by this Part; and
(7) providing assistance in filing an appeal as provided by this Part.
(c) The chief administrative officer may limit the number of witnesses interviewed and the evidence and/or written statements obtained where it is determined that such witnesses, evidence, and/or statements are irrelevant or redundant. Such determination shall be documented in the hearing record.