N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 7076.4 – Conditions and function. | Midpage
§ 7076.4
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 7076.4
Conditions and function.
Executive Department
(a) All facility housing areas in which incarcerated individuals are subject to segregated confinement shall create the least restrictive environment necessary for the safety of incarcerated persons, staff, and the security of the facility.
(b) No individual may be placed in segregated confinement based on the same act or incident that was previously used as the basis for such placement.
(c) No individual may be held in segregated confinement for protective custody. Any unit used for protective custody must, at a minimum, conform to the requirements governing residential rehabilitation units, as set forth in Part 7077 of this Title.