New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 7 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Chapter VI - Special Housing Units
Part 305 - Controls/restrictions/restraints
Section 305.5 - Closing cell hatch covers
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) In those SHU cells which have only one solid door, vision panels will be maintained with the hatch coverings in an opened position, unless a deprivation order is issued. A deprivation order to close such hatch coverings may be issued for good cause, including but not limited to the reasons listed below which warrant their being closed:
(b) Hatch coverings may be closed temporarily on all cells when it is necessary to move an inmate for other than routine reasons, e.g., when an inmate is being disruptive during movement or use of a chemical agent is necessary or anticipated.
(c) Feed-up hatches shall remain closed except during feed-up activities or when it is necessary to open the hatches to pass items to or from the inmate.