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 305.6 - Use of cell shields

Universal Citation: 7 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 305.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

(a) A cell shield is a transparent cell front covering, equipped to provide adequate ventilation.

(b) Cell shields may be ordered for good cause, including but not limited to the reasons listed below:

(1) Spitting through the cell door, or the throwing of feces, urine, food, or other objects through the cell door.

(2) The inmate refuses to keep his/her hands within the cell and/or otherwise attempts to assault or harass staff.

(3) The inmate is so disruptive as to adversely affect the proper operation of the unit.

(c) Use of the cell shield shall be ordered by the deputy superintendent for security or, in his/ her absence, the O.D. or higher ranking authority. The cell shield order shall be valid for no more than seven days and may be renewed by the deputy superintendent for security or, in his/her absence, the O.D. or higher ranking authority.

(d) A copy of the cell shield order and any renewal thereafter shall be forwarded to the superintendent and the inmate within 24 hours. The order and any renewal thereafter shall briefly state the reason for the order or renewal and contain the following notice to the inmate: "You may write to the deputy superintendent for security or his/her designee to make a statement as to the need for continuing the cell shield order."

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