Sec. 7405.2. Rules of resident conduct

(a) OCFS shall develop and list written rules of conduct governing resident behavior.

(b) The rules of resident conduct shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) all chargeable rule violations;

(2) the range of penalties that may be imposed for each violation, consistent with the seriousness of the prohibited conduct; and

(3) a detailed description of the facility’s disciplinary procedures.

(c) Upon admission to a secure facility, each resident shall be provided with a copy of the rules of resident conduct. Each resident shall be required to acknowledge, in writing, receipt of the facility rules of resident conduct pursuant to section 7403.10 of this Title.

(d) Reasonable efforts shall be made to assist any resident who is, or appears to be, illiterate, non-English speaking, or for any other reason needs assistance in the understanding of facility rules of resident conduct and disciplinary procedures pursuant to this Part.