Rules and Regulations on the Web
Official Compilation of Codes, Rules
and Regulations of the State of New York
A. Introduction
The rules and regulations found in NYCRR Title 7 and Title 9, Subtitle CC, are the official statements of policy that implement or apply Article 12-B of the NYS Executive Law.
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C. Table of Contents
7 NYCRR Part 513
Link Title: 7 NYCRR Part 513, "Real Property Acquisition"
Date filed with the Department of State (DOS): July 06, 2022
Date Summary to post to the DOS State Register: July 27, 2022
DOS#: CCS-16-22-00002-A
Date Adopted/Posted: July 27, 2022
Description: This Notice of Adoption repeals Part 513 in order to remove outdated references in the Department’s regulations.
Link to Text of Rule: www.doccs.ny.gov/7-nycrr-part-513-real-property-acquisition
7 NYCRR Part 722
Link Title: 7 NYCRR Part 722, "Forwarding Incarcerated Individual Mail"
Date filed with the Department of State (DOS): May 11, 2022
Date Summary to post to the DOS State Register: June 1, 2022
DOS#: CCS-07-22-00006-A
Date Adopted/Posted: June 1, 2022
Description: This Notice of Adoption clarifies facility mail forwarding processing procedures, and updates incarcerated individual terminology.
Link to Full Text of Rule: https://doccs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/06/part-722-text-of-rule-11-1-21.pdf
7 NYCRR, Parts 1, 250, 251, 253, 254, 270, 724, 300, 301, 302, 304
Link Title: 7 NYCRR, Parts 1, 250, 251, 253, 254, 270, 724, 300, 301, 302, 304
Date filed with the Department of State (DOS): April 1, 2022
Date Summary to post to the DOS State Register: April 20, 2022
DOS#: CCS-16-22-00003EP
Description: This Notice of Emergency Adoption and Proposed Rule is update numerous parts of 7 NYCRR in order to be in compliance with the HALT Act which took effect on March 31, 2022. The emergency adoption of the regulations is necessary for the general welfare of incarcerated individuals who are subject to discipline for violating an institutional rule.
Link to Full Text of Rule: https://doccs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/09/text-of-rule-3-25-2022-final.pdf
9 NYCRR Part 8002.6 - Less is More
Date filed with the Department of State (DOS): 2/8/2022
Date published in State Register for 60 day comment period: 2/23/2022
DOS#: CCS-08-22-00007-EP
Description: Emergency regulations and regulations out for the 60 day public comment period concerning Less is More. Less is More changes the parole revocation process.
Link to Notice of Adoption: www.doccs.ny.gov/full-rule-text-less-more-board-parole-regulations
Full Text of Rule: www.doccs.ny.gov/full-text-rule-9-nycrr-part-80026
Assessment of Public Comment for 2nd Readoption of Emergency Rulemaking Filed 6/30/22: www.doccs.ny.gov/assessment-public-comment-9-nycrr-part-80026
7 NYCRR Part 220, "Family Reunion Program"
Date filed with the Department of State (DOS): 7/14/2021
DOS#: CCS-34-20-00001-A
Date adopted: 2021-08-04
Description: Updated to update numerous aspects of the Family Reunion Program at New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision correctional facilities.
Link to Notice of Adoption: https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/08/080421.pdf
9 NYCRR Part 8004.2, 8004.3, 8005.21, 8010.1, 8010.2, 8010.3 *
9 NYCRR Part 8004.2, 8004.3, 8005.21, 8010.1, 8010.2, 8010.3 * Parole Revocation Process and Disposition
DOS #: CCS-38-20-00002-P
Date published in the State Register: 9-23-2020
Link to Full Text of Rule: www.doccs.ny.gov/2020-companion-revocation-regulations
7 NYCRR - Parts 1.5 & 250-321.1, "Special Housing Units" Adopted
Date filed with the Department of State (DOS): 12-01-2020
Date adopted: 12-16-2020
DOS#: CCS-35-19-00001-A
Description: This adoption is to comply with new laws regarding special housing units and solitary confinement use.
Link to Notice of Adoption: https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/04/121620-1.pdf
7 NYCRR, PART 100, Designation and Classification of Correctional Facilities
7 NYCRR, PART 100, Designation and Classification of Correctional Facilities
Raise the Age
Date filed with the Department of State (DOS): 7-7-2020
DOS #: CCS-50-19-00002-A
Date published in the State Register: 7-22-2020
Link to Notice of Adoption: https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/10/072220.pdf
9 NYCRR PART 8002.6, 8003.2, and 8005.20
9 NYCRR, PART 8002.6, 8003.2, and 8005.20, Standard Conditions of Release Parole Revocation Disposition
DOS #: CCS-05-19-00006-P
Date published in the State Register: 1-30-2019
Link to Full Text of Rule: www.doccs.ny.gov/revised-standard-conditions-and-revocation-guidelines-text