Requires that notice be provided to any officer or employee of the department of corrections and community supervision whose personal information is the subject of a subpoena duces tecum.
Summary
Bill A01739 seeks to amend the correction law in New York to enhance the subpoena power of the commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Specifically, it allows the commissioner to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents related to any alleged improper conduct within correctional facilities or during community supervision. Additionally, the bill mandates that any officer or employee whose personal information is subject to a subpoena duces tecum must receive written notice within five business days of the subpoena being issued.
Impact
The passage of this bill would strengthen the oversight capabilities of the commissioner by formalizing the subpoena process and ensuring that employees are informed when their personal information is being sought. This could lead to increased accountability within correctional facilities and may also affect how investigations into misconduct are conducted. The requirement for notice aims to protect the privacy of employees while allowing for necessary inquiries into their conduct.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A01739 appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or significant committee discussions available at this time. The lack of contention in public forums suggests that the bill may be viewed as a straightforward enhancement of existing powers rather than a controversial change.
Contention
There are currently no notable points of contention reported regarding this bill. The absence of discussion transcripts or voting history indicates that it has not yet sparked significant debate among legislators or stakeholders in the corrections community.
Same As
Requires that notice be provided to any officer or employee of the department of corrections and community supervision whose personal information is the subject of a subpoena duces tecum.
Requires that notice be provided to any officer or employee of the department of corrections and community supervision whose personal information is the subject of a subpoena duces tecum.
Requires that notice be provided to any officer or employee of the department of corrections and community supervision whose personal information is the subject of a subpoena duces tecum.
Establishes an employee mental health services program for all employees who work for the department of corrections and community supervision and all employees of the office of mental health who deliver services to incarcerated individuals overseen by the department of corrections and community supervision.
Establishes an employee mental health services program for all employees who work for the department of corrections and community supervision and all employees of the office of mental health who deliver services to incarcerated individuals overseen by the department of corrections and community supervision.
Relating to personal bond offices, to the notification provided to a judge regarding tampering with an electronic monitoring device while released on bond or community supervision, and to the availability of certain information regarding a person required to submit to an electronic monitoring program or being supervised by a community supervision and corrections department.