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N.Y. Correction Law § 132: Retaking of an escaped incarcerated individual

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  1. Correction Law
  2. Article 6. Management of Correctional Facilities

§ 132. Retaking of an escaped incarcerated individual. If an

incarcerated individual escapes from a correctional facility, he or she

may be arrested and returned by the superintendent or by an officer or

employee of the department or by any peace officer, acting pursuant to

his or her special duties, or police officer without a warrant; or a

magistrate may cause such escaped incarcerated individual to be arrested

and held in custody until he or she can be removed to a correctional

facility, as in the case of a commitment. Rewards for the taking of such

escaped incarcerated individuals may be provided for by the rules of the

department.

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