2015 New York Laws
COR - Correction
Article 4 - (Correction) ESTABLISHMENT OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, COMMITMENTS TO DEPARTMENT AND CUSTODY OF INMATES
76 - Notice of transitional services for inmates released from correctional facilities.

  76.  Notice  of  transitional  services  for  inmates released from
  correctional facilities. 1. Prior to the release of  an  inmate  from  a
  correctional  facility,  the  department  shall provide such inmate with
  information on transitional services available in  the  county  or  city
  where  such  inmate  is scheduled to be released. Such information shall
  include programs designed  to  promote  the  successful  and  productive
  reentry  and  reintegration  of an inmate into society including medical
  and mental health services, HIV/AIDS services,  educational,  vocational
  and  employment  services,  alcohol  or  substance  abuse  treatment and
  housing services. The  department  shall  maintain  a  current  list  of
  transitional  services  which  shall  be  updated  regularly in order to
  effectuate  the  purposes  of  this  section.  Where  appropriate,   the
  department shall provide assistance to an inmate in contacting a program
  or service provider prior to such inmate's release to the community.
2. The commissioner shall consult with, and be entitled to receive the
  assistance  of,  the  commissioners  of education, labor, health, mental
  health and the office of temporary  and  disability  assistance  in  the
  implementation of this section.