Authorizes the correctional association to inspect residential juvenile detention facilities.

The bill amends the executive law to authorize the correctional association to inspect secure, limited secure, and non-secure facilities operated by the office of children and family services. It mandates regular visits, inspections, and examinations of these facilities, including unannounced visits, to ensure the welfare of the youth. The correctional association can also have confidential contact with residents and staff, review records, and investigate complaints. The office of children and family services must respond to the correctional association's findings and recommendations.

Authorizes the correctional association to inspect residential juvenile detention facilities.

The bill amends the executive law to authorize the correctional association to inspect secure, limited secure, and non-secure facilities operated by the office of children and family services. It mandates regular visits, inspections, and examinations of these facilities, including unannounced visits, to ensure the welfare of the youth. The correctional association can also have confidential contact with residents and staff, review records, and investigate complaints. The office of children and family services must respond to the correctional association's findings and recommendations.