![]() COVID-19 is caused by a virus (SARS-CoV-2) that is part of a large family of viruses called coronaviruses. I n December 2019, a new respiratory disease called Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was detected in China. ![]() During this difficult time, the Department is appreciative of everyone’s patience and understanding as we continue to face this virus together.ĬOMMUNITY SUPERVISION RESTRICTIONS FOR OFFICE VISITSĬOMMUNITY SUPERVISION PRECAUTIONS IN RESPONSE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) The Department takes seriously its duty to ensure the safety and well-being of those who work, visit and live in our correctional facilities, as well as those who supervise or are supervised in the greater community of New York. no physical contact allowed), as requests are submitted, and that option remains available within the facilities. Legal visits will be conducted as non-contact (i.e. However, legal visits will not be impacted by this visitation suspension. This suspended visitation also applies to family reunion programs. One (1) free phone call per week in accordance with Directive #4423 “Inmate Telephone Calls”.Two (2) free secure messages per week via electronic tablet and.Five (5) free stamps per week for use in accordance with Directive #4422, “Inmate Correspondence Program”.While in-person visitation will be impossible to replace, the Department will provide the following benefits to encourage individuals to keep in contact with their family and friends during this temporary suspension: However, the current situation demands this significant action to safeguard the health and safety of all incarcerated individuals, employees, as well as their families and communities. While this suspension of visitation will be temporary, the Department recognizes the immediate impact on incarcerated individuals throughout the correctional system. Visitation Suspended at All Correctional Facilities. To that end, the Department must swiftly impose restrictions and precautions to prevent additional spread of infectious viral transmission of COVID-19 in both correctional facilities and the community writ large.Īs this public health emergency rapidly develops, the Department will closely monitor the situation and extend these restrictions as necessary. The Department’s greatest concern is the safety and well-being of our employees and individuals within our care, custody, and supervision, particularly during this developing public health emergency. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) is responsible for the safety, health, rehabilitation, and supervision of nearly 44,000 incarcerated individuals and over 35,000 individuals on community supervision through the tireless efforts of nearly 30,000 employees. Recently, community-wide transmission of COVID-19 has occurred in the United States, including New York where the number of both persons under investigation and confirmed cases are rapidly increasing. In December 2019, a new respiratory disease called Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was detected in China. Special Arrangements Made to Ensure Incarcerated Individuals Can Stay in Touch with Loved Ones During Suspended Visitation Effective Saturday, Maat 5 PM, visitation at all correctional facilities NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION SUSPENDS VISITATION AT FACILITIES STATEWIDE
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