New York S05904 mandates mental health professionals to examine incarcerated individuals in solitary confinement after 24 hours.

New York S05904 amends the correction law to require a mental health professional to examine incarcerated individuals in solitary confinement if they are held in such confinement for more than 24 hours. The examination must occur at the end of the 24-hour period and at least once every 24 hours thereafter. The superintendent must consider any recommendations made by the facility health services director regarding the incarcerated individual's dietary needs or conditions of confinement.

New York S05904 mandates mental health professionals to examine incarcerated individuals in solitary confinement after 24 hours.

New York S05904 amends the correction law to require a mental health professional to examine incarcerated individuals in solitary confinement if they are held in such confinement for more than 24 hours. The examination must occur at the end of the 24-hour period and at least once every 24 hours thereafter. The superintendent must consider any recommendations made by the facility health services director regarding the incarcerated individual's dietary needs or conditions of confinement.