9 CRR-NY 177.14NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 9. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
SUBTITLE E. OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
PART 177. REGULATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN
9 CRR-NY 177.14
9 CRR-NY 177.14
177.14 Notification to ombudsman of youth's need for legal counsel.
(a) The facility or program director shall immediately notify the office of the ombudsman whenever it comes to his/her attention that a youth under his/her care:
(1) has been or is about to be arrested by a law enforcement official;
(2) has been served with the order of a court, a subpoena or a summons; or
(3) is in need of legal counsel.
(b) Whenever a youth has been or is about to be arrested by a law enforcement official, the ombudsman shall take steps to insure that the youth is provided with adequate legal representation.
(c) When a youth 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, the ombudsman may request to be present during such interrogation or interview; however, the ombudsman shall not serve as the youth's attorney or legal representative.
9 CRR-NY 177.14
Current through September 15, 2021
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