FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Advisory – For Planning Purposes Only 

CONTACT: pressoffice@doc.nyc.gov  

Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules

The New York City Department of Correction proposes to update its current edition of the Person in Custody Rulebook. The Person in Custody Rulebook informs people in custody and the public of the rules relating to the management of Department of Correction facilities and the conduct of detainees in such facilities including, but not limited to, penalties, consequences and procedures regarding behavior. This includes new sections and/or substantial revisions to Department rules concerning sexual harassment towards staff, prohibited conduct concerning sex offenses and changes to offenses involving assault and fighting, contraband, creating a fire, health or safety hazard, violating identification procedures and smuggling. 

WHO:             Senior DOC operations staff

WHEN:          Thursday, June 13, 2019, 10am.

WHERE:       Spector Hall: 22 Reade Street, New York, NY 10007

FOR REFERENCE: Statement of Basis and Purpose of Proposed Rule available at: http://rules.cityofnewyork.us/content/amendment-inmate-rule-book

CONTACT:  pressoffice@doc.nyc.gov