QUESTION
Has the Department of Correction planned changes to accommodate the new law banning solitary confinement?
2:38:00
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The Department of Correction is currently reviewing the new guidance from the federal monitor in accordance with the law department.
- The department is actively working with the law department to review recent guidance.
- Current focus is on guidance received from the federal monitor.
- The council will be updated on any next steps.
Adrienne E. Adams
2:38:00
Intro 5498 to ban the use of solitary confinement was passed by this body, just passed by this body in December, and won't be taking effect until June.
2:38:10
Has the department made any alterations or planned changes and policy to accommodate the new law?
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie
2:38:16
The department is currently reviewing along with the law department, the most recent guidance that we received from the federal monitor.
2:38:24
That is where we are at this point in time.
2:38:26
And we will keep the council of prizes to next steps.
Adrienne E. Adams
2:38:29
Okay.
2:38:30
Great.
