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What is NYC RCNY § 5-25?

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(a) Upon receiving an allegation that an inmate was sexually abused while confined at another facility, the head of the facility that received the allegation shall notify the head of the facility where the alleged abuse occurred. (b) Such notification shall be provided as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours af

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Effective: 1/2/2017

§ 5-25 Reporting to Other Confinement Facilities.

RCNY § 5-25

(a)Upon receiving an allegation that an inmate was sexually abused while confined at another facility, the head of the facility that received the allegation shall notify the head of the facility where the alleged abuse occurred.

(b)Such notification shall be provided as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours after receiving the allegation.

(c)The facility initially receiving such allegation shall document that it has provided such notification.

(d)The facility head that receives such notification shall ensure that the allegation is investigated in accordance with these rules. (Added City Record 11/25/2016, eff. 1/2/2017)

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