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Information for People in Custody

Rulebook for Incarcerated Individuals - English and Spanish

Summary of Handbook for Incarcerated Individuals and Rulebook for Incarcerated Individuals

Food and Nutrition
Menus are written by NYC DOC’s Registered Clinical Dietician and meet or exceed standards set by the US Food and Drug Administration, Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, and the NYC Department of Health’s recommended daily allowances for a low sodium, low sugar Heart Healthy Diet.

Sample of Person in Custody Menu

Institutional Uniforms
All individuals in custody will be provided with uniforms for the duration of their incarceration. None of the person in custody’s personal clothing will be permitted in the facility – this includes sweatpants, non-uniform sweatshirts, athletic shorts, head gear, hats, or caps and compression-style attire. These items will be collected and stored upon admission with the person in custody’s other clothing. Traditional undergarments may be retained by the person in custody as long as they are a permissible item. In addition to the standard uniform provided, seasonal outerwear will be available upon request for use while outdoors. People in custody will be afforded the opportunity to have their uniforms laundered by the facility at least twice per calendar week and this information will be posted in the facilities. Clothing will be returned to persons in custody upon discharge from their respective facilities.