New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 7 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Chapter VI - Special Housing Units
Part 300 - General Provisions
Section 300.2 - Definition

Universal Citation: 7 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 300.2

Current through Register Vol. 45, No. 52, December 27, 2023

(a) The superintendent may, by written order, designate certain areas or cells as special housing units. A copy of any such designation shall be transmitted to the commissioner immediately for approval by the commissioner or his designee.

(b) A special housing unit (SHU), in maximum security facilities as well as in designated medium security facilities, shall consist of single- or double-occupancy cells grouped so as to provide separation from the general population, and may be used to house incarcerated individuals confined to such units pursuant to Part 301 of this Title.

Amended New York State Register May 10, 2023/Volume XLV, Issue 19, eff. 5/10/2023

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