New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle E - Office of Children and Family Services
Part 168 - State Schools And Centers
Section 168.6 - Reporting to counsel's office

Universal Citation: 9 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 168.6

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

(a) All incidents which could give rise to claims against the State shall be reported in writing to the deputy director of rehabilitation services and to the office of general counsel within 48 hours. Incidents to be reported shall include, but not be limited to, the following: damage to property by students, death of any student in program, commission of criminal acts by staff or students, use of physical force by staff, and injury of staff in line of duty.

(b) General counsel shall review the incident reports and supporting material to determine those incidents which have a substantial likelihood of giving rise to a claim or proceeding against the State. He shall then give notice of these claims to the Attorney General as required pursuant to section 72 of the Public Officers Law.

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