9 CRR-NY 7425.9NY-CRR
STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 9. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
SUBTITLE AA. STATE COMMISSION OF CORRECTION
CHAPTER IV. MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT OF SECURE FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICE
PART 7425. RELIGION
9 CRR-NY 7425.9
9 CRR-NY 7425.9
7425.9 Recognition of a religious group or organization.
(a) Residents’ requests to exercise the beliefs of religious groups or organizations not generally recognized shall be made to the facility director, or person acting in that capacity, for referral to the Bureau of Ministerial Services.
(b) In determining requests made pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section, the Bureau of Ministerial Services shall consider the following factors, among others, as indicating a religious foundation for the belief:
(1) whether there is substantial literature supporting the belief as stated to religious principle;
(2) whether there is formal, organized worship by a recognizable and cohesive group sharing the belief;
(3) whether there is an informal association of persons who share common ethical, moral, or intellectual views supporting the belief; and
(4) whether the belief is deeply and sincerely held by the resident.
(c) In determining requests made pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section, residents shall be permitted to present evidence to the Bureau of Ministerial Services indicating a religious foundation for the belief.
9 CRR-NY 7425.9
Current through July 31, 2021
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