Bill > S00961

This bill amends the New York Correction Law to require that any officer or employee of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) must be notified in writing within five business days if their personal information is the subject of a subpoena duces tecum (a legal order requiring the production of specific documents or evidence). The bill modifies an existing provision that gives the commissioner of DOCCS the power to request reports, investigate improper conduct, and issue subpoenas to compel witness attendance and document production. The key change is the new notification requirement, which ensures that DOCCS employees are informed when their personal information is being sought through a legal subpoena. This provides transparency and gives affected employees an opportunity to be aware of legal proceedings involving their personal information. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S961