New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 9. Executive Department |
Subtitle AA. State Commission of Correction |
Chapter I. Minimum Standards and Regulations for Management of County Jails and Penitentiaries |
Subchapter A. Minimum Standards and Regulations |
Part 7031. Legal Services |
Sec. 7031.3. Mutual prisoner legal assistance
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- (a) Prisoners shall be permitted to meet for the purpose of discussing and preparing legal matters at times not unduly disruptive of facility routine. The chief administrative officer may establish reasonable guidelines for such mutual prisoner legal assistance.(b) No prisoner shall receive payment, benefit or consideration in any form from a prisoner for providing such prisoner legal assistance. Any prisoner found to be in violation of the provisions of this subdivision may be subject to disciplinary action.(c) Consenting prisoners shall be allowed to exchange personal legal materials. Prior to such exchange, the chief administrative officer may require prisoners to consent in writing to the exchange of such legal materials.