N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 7 § 1950.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 1950.3 - Definitions

For the purposes of this Part:

(a) Eligible inmate. An inmate who:

(1) is within 12-24 months to earliest release;

(2) has a documented history of drug and/or alcohol abuse; Preference will be given to inmates who have participated in ASAT programming, however, ASAT participation is not an essential prerequisite;

(3) unless already provided, has agreed to provide a DNA sample for forensic analysis;

(4) is in good health and is able to participate actively in the program; and

(5) is eligible for presumptive work release approval contingent upon successful completion of Phase I of the CASAT program, or work release approval;

(i) parole board action may or may not adversely affect an inmate's continued eligibility for CASAT;

(ii) an inmate who has already been screened for CASAT and has received presumptive work release approval should not be automatically removed from the CASAT pool or denied transfer orders based on parole board action. The inmate's status shall be reviewed to determine if continued placement in program is appropriate;

(6) no inmate shall be considered eligible for participation in the CASAT program if the inmate:

(i) was eligible to participate in the shock incarceration program and chose not to participate in that program; or

(ii) entered the shock incarceration program but failed to successfully complete the program for any reason other than an intervening circumstance beyond the control of the inmate.

(b) Alcohol and substance abuse treatment correctional annex. A medium security correctional facility consisting of one or more residential dormitories which provide intensive alcohol and substance abuse treatment services to inmates otherwise eligible for temporary release.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7 § 1950.3