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New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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TITLE 7. Department of Corrections and Community Supervision |
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Chapter V. Procedures for Implementing Standards of Incarcerated Individual Behavior and for Granting Good Behavior Time Allowances |
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Subchapter A. Procedures for Implementing Standards of Inmate Behavior |
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Part 253. Disciplinary Hearing |
Sec. 253.2. Non-English speaking and sensorially disabled inmates
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- A non-English speaking inmate who cannot read and understand English must be given a translated notice of the charges and statements of evidence relied upon and reasons for actions taken, and provided with a translator who shall be present at the hearing. A deaf or hard of hearing inmate who uses sign language to communicate shall receive the assistance of a qualified sign language interpreter who shall be present at the hearing. A hard of hearing inmate who uses an amplifier or other device as a reasonable accommodation must have the opportunity to use such device during the hearing.