N.Y. Executive Law § 519: Persons authorized to visit division facilities

§ 519. Persons authorized to visit division facilities. 1. The

following persons shall be authorized to visit at pleasure all

facilities operated by the division: the governor, lieutenant governor,

commissioner of general services, secretary of state, comptroller,

attorney general, members of the legislature, judges of the court of

appeals, supreme court, family court, and county courts, district

attorneys, county attorneys, and any person or agency otherwise

authorized by statute.

2. The director of the division shall promulgate rules and regulations

setting forth the policy of the division regarding visitation of

division facilities and residents therein by persons other than those

listed in subdivision one of this section. The overall security and

uninterrupted operation of such facilities and the safety and well being

of the staff and residents therein shall be given due consideration in

the formulation of these rules and regulations for visitation as

necessary to ensure such security, safety and facility operation. Such

regulations shall include provisions regarding reasonable and

appropriate visitation by family members and consultation by the youth's

legal representative.