The report highlights the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's systematic failure to adhere to the law's requirements, including exceeding the 15-day cap on solitary confinement and neglecting mandatory hearings.
Inspector General Lang emphasized that DOCCS's outdated paper-based recordkeeping hindered oversight and compliance with HALT, recommending a shift to electronic records for transparency.
Jerome Wright of #HALTsolitary Campaign criticized the lack of enforcement, questioning Gov. Kathy Hochul's dedication to upholding the law amidst ongoing violations by DOCCS.
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