N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 7 § 1800.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 1800.8 - Shock incarceration grooming standards

(a) All incoming shock inmates will have a haircut on the first day in the facility. Haircuts will be military style, 1/4" in length and completely trimmed around the ears.

(b) All shock inmates are required to be clean-shaven each day. No facial hair is allowed.

(c) Shock inmates' hair will be allowed to grow after the first haircut, but must be maintained and cut to a maximum on top of one-half inch for males and one and one half inches for females. Ears are to show at all times. Hair will be kept combed and neat.

(d) Fingernails and toenails will be kept clipped and clean at all times.

(e) Every shock inmate will take one shower every day. All other personal hygiene is to be attended to on a daily basis.

(f) Shock inmate boots are to be kept polished with laces threaded to the top of the boot and boots worn whenever leaving the building or during class and inspection. Pants are to be kept neat and pressed. No cuffs allowed. Shirts are to be tucked inside the pants at all times and edge of shirt is to be in line with edge of pants fly. Caps are to be worn when outside only.

(g) Every shock inmate will be fully dressed between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. On free time or time off, pants and shirts are to be worn at all times.

(h) There will be no writing or printing allowed of any kind that shows on the clothing. Shirts are to be marked with shock inmate's DOCS number on the inside of the neck collar and name and number on the shirt.

(i) No combs or other items will be allowed in pants pockets where they can be seen. Only pens, pencils, eyeglasses, I.D. cards and/or cigarettes are to be carried in shirt pockets.

(j) Shock inmates may wear tennis shoes or sneakers for physical training or organized sports.

(k) Jewelry will be limited to one wedding ring and one religious medal.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7 § 1800.8