New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Title 7 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR)
Title 7 – Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS)
🔹 Overview of Title 7 NYCRR
Title 7 of the NYCRR contains the rules and regulations governing the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). It outlines operational policies for prisons, parole, inmate rights, discipline, visitation, education, grievance procedures, and community supervision.
🔹 Structure of Title 7 – Key Parts and Topics
Here are notable parts of Title 7 NYCRR:
| Part | Subject Area |
|---|---|
| 5 | Regulations of the Commissioner |
| 100 | Standards for Inmate Behavior (Inmate Rules of Conduct) |
| 200 | Disciplinary Hearings (Tier I, II, III) |
| 253 | Inmate Grievance Program |
| 270 | Inmate Privileges (packages, correspondence, etc.) |
| 280 | Visitation Regulations |
| 330 | Inmate Release and Parole Preparation |
| 800 | Community Supervision (Parole Rules) |
| 801 | Parole Violation Hearings |
| 805 | Certificate of Relief from Disabilities / Certificates of Good Conduct |
🔹 Key Functions of DOCCS Under Title 7
Prison administration, custody, and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals.
Supervision of parolees and individuals under post-release supervision.
Adjudication of prison disciplinary and grievance matters.
Management of reentry and transition programs.
🔹 Legal Authority
These rules are issued under:
Correction Law
Executive Law
Other related statutes and court decisions
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