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NY Exec L § 523-D (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman 523-D - Additional Powers of the Office of the Ombudsman.

§   523-d.   Additional   powers  of  the  office  of  the  ombudsman.   Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the office of the  ombudsman   shall  have  access  to,  including  the  right to inspect and copy, any   records necessary to carry out its rights, powers and duties pursuant to   this  subtitle,  excluding  those  protected  by  statutory   privilege.   Consistent  with applicable laws and regulations, the confidentiality of   all records and documents obtained must be maintained by the  office  of   the ombudsman.
NY Exec L § 523-E (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman 523-E - Access to the Office of the Ombudsman.

§  523-e.  Access to the office of the ombudsman. 1. The office of the   ombudsman shall create  and  disseminate  materials  for  all  youth  in   facilities operated by the office detailing the services that the office   of the ombudsman can offer such youth and how such youth can contact the   office of the ombudsman.2.  All  youth  residing in a facility operated by the office shall be   permitted reasonable access to a telephone to make a toll free  call  to   the  office  of the ombudsman upon the youth's request. Such youth shall   be permitted to  complete  any  phone  calls  with  the  office  of  the   ombudsman  in  a  manner  which  reasonably  assures  that  the  youth's   conversations with an ombudsman are private. Any calls placed by a youth   to the office of the ombudsman shall not  count  against  any  limit  on   phone calls placed on the youth pursuant to the rules of the facility in   which he or she resides.
NY Exec L § 523-F (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman 523-F - Notification to the Office of the Ombudsman of Critical Incidents.

§  523-f.  Notification  to  the  office  of the ombudsman of critical   incidents. The office of the ombudsman shall receive copies of  critical   incident  reports  involving  a youth residing in a facility operated by   the office.
NY Exec L § 523-G (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman 523-G - Review of Policies Concerning Children.

§  523-g. Review of policies concerning children. In addition to other   powers and  duties  specified  in  this  subtitle,  the  office  of  the   ombudsman  may  recommend  changes  in  office  policies and regulations   concerning children to improve services or to correct systemic  problems   concerning services to children in the juvenile justice system.
NY Exec L § 523-H (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman 523-H - Duties of the Director.

§ 523-h. Duties of the director. The director shall:1. provide administrative supervision and oversight to the ombudsmen;2.  establish  procedures  to  ensure that the office of the ombudsman   services are made  available  to  every  youth  residing  in  facilities   operated by the office;3.  coordinate  meetings  of  the  independent  review  board  and the   activities of its members;4. coordinate activities of the ombudsmen with the independent  review   board and other units within the office;5. fully participate in the policy development process of the office;6.  report  to  the  independent  review  board, the commissioner, the   executive deputy of the  office,  other  appropriate  directors  of  the   office,  the  general counsel to the office and other appropriate office   staff, concerning the grievances and complaints  of  youth  residing  in   facilities  operated by the office and the status of such grievances and   complaints on a periodic basis, but not less than once per quarter.  The   report  shall  indicate whether a reported issue, complaint or grievance   has been resolved and the manner in  which  it  was  resolved,  and  the   status  of  implementation  of recommendations or directives made by the   commissioner with regard to previously reported  issues,  grievances  or   complaints; and7.  prepare a monthly report for the commissioner on the activities of   the  office  of  the  ombudsman.  Such  monthly  report  shall   contain   statistical  data and information indicating: the number of youth served   by the office of the ombudsman; the  number  and  types  of  complaints,   grievances  or  issues  brought  to  the  attention of the office of the   ombudsman; the number of office facilities visited by the ombudsmen; the   number of investigations conducted by the ombudsmen; and the number  and   nature of contacts made by the ombudsmen to persons or agencies external   to  the office on behalf of youth residing in facilities operated by the   office.
NY Exec L § 523-I (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman 523-I - Conduct and Scope of Investigations.

§  523-i.  Conduct  and  scope  of  investigations.  The office of the   ombudsman may investigate grievances and complaints pertaining to  youth   residing  in  facilities operated by the office brought to the attention   of the office of the ombudsman from any source, and may in pursuing  its   investigation  visit  any  facility  operated by the office at any time,   without prior  notice.  Facility  directors  and  facility  staff  shall   cooperate  with  the investigation. At an ombudsman's request, the staff   of a facility shall inform the residents of the ombudsman's availability   on site or on premises. An ombudsman shall have access to  any  resident   on  request,  and  the  facility  shall  provide  a suitable room, if so   requested, for private counseling. An ombudsman shall have the right  to   inspect  the facility, visit all areas and observe all parts and aspects   of the facility program. An ombudsman  shall  interview  facility  staff   during regular hours of employment whenever feasible. An ombudsman shall   have  access to all books, records, logs, reports, memoranda and any and   all other materials or written documents pertaining to office facilities   in the possession of the office, or its  facilities.  An  ombudsman  may   copy  or  make  reference  to any such report, document, memorandum, log   entry or other material or written document and,  unless  such  item  is   confidential  pursuant  to  statute,  may  include  a copy in his or her   report.  Consistent  with   applicable   laws   and   regulations,   the   confidentiality  of records and documents obtained must be maintained by   the office of the ombudsman.
NY Exec L § 523-J (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman 523-J - Office of the Ombudsman Reports.

§  523-j. Office of the ombudsman reports. The office of the ombudsman   shall submit regular reports, at  least  monthly,  which  shall  contain   information  regarding  major  grievances, complaints received and other   matters needing attention. The reports shall include a recitation of the   issue or complaint, a brief statement of facts, and the conclusions  and   recommendations  of the office of the ombudsman, and such other items of   information as the office of the ombudsman shall deem  appropriate.  The   reports  shall  be forwarded unaltered by the office of the ombudsman to   the commissioner and other appropriate  office  officials,  and  to  the   independent  review  board.  When the facility director has conducted an   investigation into the matters reported by the office of the  ombudsman,   the  findings or response of such facility director shall be included in   the office of the ombudsman's report.
NY Exec L § 523-K (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman 523-K - Notification to the Office of the Ombudsman of Youth's Need for Legal Counsel.

§  523-k.  Notification to the office of the ombudsman of youth's need   for legal counsel. 1. If informed that a youth residing  in  a  facility   operated  by  the  office  has  been or is about to be arrested by a law   enforcement official, the office of the ombudsman shall  take  steps  to   see that the youth is provided with adequate legal representation.2. When a youth residing in a facility operated by the office is to be   interrogated  or  interviewed by a law enforcement official concerning a   criminal act, or by any person concerning a civil or criminal matter, an   ombudsman may  request  to  be  present  during  such  interrogation  or   interview.  Under  no  circumstances  shall  an  ombudsman  serve as the   youth's attorney or legal representative,  and  an  ombudsman  shall  so   inform  the youth and the representatives of the youth, but if requested   to do so, shall take steps to see that the youth is provided with  legal   representation.3.  Whenever  it  appears  to the office of the ombudsman that a youth   residing in a facility operated by  the  office  is  in  need  of  legal   services,  the  office of the ombudsman may contact the youth's attorney   or legal representative or assist the youth in making such contact.
NY Exec L § 523-L (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman 523-L - Independent Review Board.

§  523-l. Independent review board. The independent review board shall   consist of fifteen members who are not employed by the  office  and  who   are knowledgeable in the areas of juvenile justice and youth rights. The   members of such board shall be appointed by the commissioner. Each board   member  shall  be appointed for a term of three years, which term may be   renewed once. At least one member shall be a former resident  or  parent   of  a  resident;  at  least  one member shall be a psychologist or other   clinician; at least one member shall be an individual  knowledgeable  of   juvenile  legal  rights matters; at least one member shall be a judge of   the family court; and at least one member shall be knowledgeable of  the   criminal justice system. Members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses   incurred  in  the  conduct  of  their duties. The board shall review the   office of the ombudsman reports and meet at  least  bimonthly  with  the   ombudsmen,   the   director,  the  commissioner  and  other  appropriate   personnel to discuss the reports. The board is an advisory body and  has   no  administrative  duties.  It shall advise the commissioner on matters   pertaining to the office of the ombudsman  and  on  matters  related  to   complaint  and  grievance resolution. The board shall have the authority   to:1. request the office of the  ombudsman  and/or  the  commissioner  to   conduct investigations;2.  make inquiries at the request of the director or the commissioner,   or, on its own motion, into matters affecting the legal rights of  youth   residing in facilities operated by the office;3.  convene meetings and communicate freely with the ombudsmen and the   office of the ombudsman;4. evaluate the effectiveness of the office of the ombudsman and  make   necessary inquiries to that end; and5.  visit  office  facilities  and  grounds and inspect records of the   office pertaining to such facilities. Laws and regulations governing the   confidentiality of records must be adhered to, and the  general  counsel   for  the  office  should  be  notified  concerning  the  records  to  be   inspected. During any such visit to facilities or inspection of records,   the board members may speak with youth and facility staff.
NY Exec L § 523-M (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman 523-M - Chair of the Independent Review Board.

§ 523-m. Chair of the independent review board. The commissioner shall   appoint  one  of the members of the independent review board to serve as   its chair. The member so appointed shall serve as chair for  a  term  of   three years. The chair of the board shall:1.  be  responsible for coordinating the activities of the board, with   the assistance of the director;2. preside at meetings of the board;3. establish agenda items for board meetings; and4. make  recommendations  to  the  commissioner  for  the  removal  of   inactive board members.
NY Exec L § 523-N (2021)
2021 New York Laws EXC - Executive Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman 523-N - Confidentiality of Reports.

§  523-n.  Confidentiality of reports. Office of the ombudsman reports   and reports of the independent review board are confidential  and  shall   be  safeguarded  from coming to the knowledge of, and from inspection or   examination by any person other than the commissioner, other  designated   agency  officials  for  the performance of their official duties and the   independent review board.  Authorized  persons  receiving  such  reports   shall  not  divulge  information  contained  therein without the written   consent of the commissioner.  The  authorized  disclosure  of  any  such   information shall not contain any individually identifiable information.
NY Penal L § 1.00 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PEN - Penal Part 1 - General Provisions Title A - General Purposes, Rules of Construction, and Definitions Article 1 - General Purposes 1.00 - Short Title.

§ 1.00 Short title.This chapter shall be known as the "Penal Law. "
NY Penal L § 1.05 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PEN - Penal Part 1 - General Provisions Title A - General Purposes, Rules of Construction, and Definitions Article 1 - General Purposes 1.05 - General Purposes.

§ 1.05 General purposes.The general purposes of the provisions of this chapter are:1.  To proscribe conduct which unjustifiably and inexcusably causes or   threatens substantial harm to individual or public interests;2. To give fair warning of the nature of the conduct proscribed and of   the sentences authorized upon conviction;3. To define the act or omission and  the  accompanying  mental  state   which constitute each offense;4.  To  differentiate  on reasonable grounds between serious and minor   offenses and to prescribe proportionate penalties therefor;5. To  provide  for  an  appropriate  public  response  to  particular   offenses, including consideration of the consequences of the offense for   the victim, including the victim's family, and the community; and6.  To  insure  the  public  safety  by  preventing  the commission of   offenses through the deterrent influence of  the  sentences  authorized,   the rehabilitation of those convicted, the promotion of their successful   and  productive  reentry  and  reintegration  into  society,  and  their   confinement when required in the interests of public protection.
NY Penal L § 5.00 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PEN - Penal Part 1 - General Provisions Title A - General Purposes, Rules of Construction, and Definitions Article 5 - General Rules of Construction and Application 5.00 - Penal Law Not Strictly Construed.

§ 5.00 Penal law not strictly construed.The general rule that a penal statute is to be strictly construed does   not  apply  to this chapter, but the provisions herein must be construed   according to the fair import of  their  terms  to  promote  justice  and   effect the objects of the law.
NY Penal L § 5.05 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PEN - Penal Part 1 - General Provisions Title A - General Purposes, Rules of Construction, and Definitions Article 5 - General Rules of Construction and Application 5.05 - Application of Chapter to Offenses Committed Before and After Enactment.

§  5.05  Application  of  chapter to offenses committed before and afterenactment.1. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the construction of and   punishment for any offense defined in this chapter and  committed  after   the  effective  date hereof, as well as the construction and application   of any defense to a prosecution for such an offense.2.  Unless  otherwise  expressly  provided,  or  unless  the   context   otherwise  requires,  the  provisions  of  this chapter shall govern the   construction of and punishment for any offense defined outside  of  this   chapter  and  committed after the effective date thereof, as well as the   construction and application of any defense to a prosecution for such an   offense.3. The provisions of this chapter  do  not  apply  to  or  govern  the   construction  of  and  punishment for any offense committed prior to the   effective date of this chapter, or the construction and  application  of   any  defense  to a prosecution for such an offense. Such an offense must   be construed and punished according to the provisions of law existing at   the time of the commission thereof in the same manner as if this chapter   had not been enacted.
NY Penal L § 5.10 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PEN - Penal Part 1 - General Provisions Title A - General Purposes, Rules of Construction, and Definitions Article 5 - General Rules of Construction and Application 5.10 - Other Limitations on Applicability of This Chapter.

§ 5.10 Other limitations on applicability of this chapter.1.   Except   as  otherwise  provided,  the  procedure  governing  the   accusation, prosecution, conviction  and  punishment  of  offenders  and   offenses  is not regulated by this chapter but by the criminal procedure   law.2. This chapter does not affect any power conferred by  law  upon  any   court-martial  or  other  military authority or officer to prosecute and   punish conduct and offenders violating military codes or laws.3. This chapter does not bar, suspend, or otherwise affect  any  right   or  liability to damages, penalty, forfeiture or other remedy authorized   by law to be recovered or enforced in  a  civil  action,  regardless  of   whether the conduct involved in such civil action constitutes an offense   defined in this chapter.4.  Sections  120.45,  120.50, 120.55, 120.60 and 240.25, subdivisions   two and three of section 240.26, and sections 240.70 and 240.71 of  this   chapter  (a) do not apply to conduct which is otherwise lawful under the   provisions of the National Labor Relations Act as amended, the  National   Railway Labor Act as amended, or the Federal Employment Labor Management   Act  as  amended,  and  (b)  do  not bar any conduct, including, but not   limited  to,  peaceful  picketing  or  other   peaceful   demonstration,   protected from legal prohibition by the federal and state constitutions.
NY Penal L § 15.00 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PEN - Penal Part 1 - General Provisions Title B - Principles of Criminal Liability Article 15 - Culpability 15.00 - Culpability; Definitions of Terms.

§ 15.00 Culpability; definitions of terms.The following definitions are applicable to this chapter:1. "Act" means a bodily movement.2.  "Voluntary act" means a bodily movement performed consciously as a   result of effort  or  determination,  and  includes  the  possession  of   property  if  the  actor was aware of his physical possession or control   thereof for a sufficient period to have been able to terminate it.3. "Omission" means a failure to perform an act as to which a duty  of   performance is imposed by law.4.  "Conduct"  means  an  act  or omission and its accompanying mental   state.5. "To act" means either to perform an act or to omit  to  perform  an   act.6.  "Culpable  mental  state"  means "intentionally" or "knowingly" or   "recklessly" or with "criminal negligence," as these terms  are  defined   in section 15.05.
NY Penal L § 15.05 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PEN - Penal Part 1 - General Provisions Title B - Principles of Criminal Liability Article 15 - Culpability 15.05 - Culpability; Definitions of Culpable Mental States.

§ 15.05 Culpability; definitions of culpable mental states.The following definitions are applicable to this chapter:1.  "Intentionally."  A  person  acts  intentionally with respect to a   result or to conduct described by a statute defining an offense when his   conscious objective is to  cause  such  result  or  to  engage  in  such   conduct.2.  "Knowingly." A person acts knowingly with respect to conduct or to   a circumstance described by a statute defining an  offense  when  he  is   aware  that  his  conduct  is  of  such nature or that such circumstance   exists.3. "Recklessly." A person acts recklessly with respect to a result  or   to  a circumstance described by a statute defining an offense when he is   aware of and consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk   that such result will occur or that such circumstance exists.  The  risk   must  be  of such nature and degree that disregard thereof constitutes a   gross deviation from the standard of conduct that  a  reasonable  person   would observe in the situation.  A person who creates such a risk but is   unaware  thereof  solely  by  reason of voluntary intoxication also acts   recklessly with respect thereto.4. "Criminal negligence." A person acts with criminal negligence  with   respect to a result or to a circumstance described by a statute defining   an  offense  when  he  fails to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable   risk that such result will occur or that such circumstance  exists.  The   risk  must  be of such nature and degree that the failure to perceive it   constitutes  a  gross  deviation  from  the  standard  of  care  that  a   reasonable person would observe in the situation.
NY Penal L § 15.10 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PEN - Penal Part 1 - General Provisions Title B - Principles of Criminal Liability Article 15 - Culpability 15.10 - Requirements for Criminal Liability in General and for Offenses of Strict Liability and Mental Culpability.

§  15.10 Requirements for criminal liability in general and for offensesof strict liability and mental culpability.The minimal requirement for criminal liability is the performance by a   person of conduct which includes a voluntary  act  or  the  omission  to   perform  an  act  which  he is physically capable of performing. If such   conduct is all that is required for commission of a particular  offense,   or  if  an  offense  or some material element thereof does not require a   culpable mental state on the part of the actor, such offense is  one  of   "strict  liability." If a culpable mental state on the part of the actor   is required with respect to every material element of an  offense,  such   offense is one of "mental culpability."