ยง 126. Punishment of superintendent for neglect of duty. If the
superintendent of a correctional facility shall wilfully neglect or
refuse to make any weekly or monthly return, estimate or statement, or
to transmit any statement and certificate of such deposits to the
comptroller, as hereby directed, it shall be the duty of the comptroller
to notify the commissioner of correction of such omissions, and it shall
be the duty of the commissioner of correction to order the
superintendent to be prosecuted for the recovery of any moneys which may
be in his hands belonging to the state. The superintendent of a
correctional facility shall be liable to indictment and punishment for
any wilful neglect of duty, or for any malpractice in the discharge of
the duties of his office.
Structure New York Laws
Article 6 - Management of Correctional Facilities
113 - Absence of Incarcerated Individual for Funeral and Deathbed Visits Authorized.
114 - Rehabilitation Programs for Women; to Be Commensurate to Those Afforded Men.
115 - Fiscal Accounts and Records.
116 - Incarcerated Individuals' Funds.
118 - Custody and Supervision of Persons in Westchester County Correctional Facilities.
119 - Daily Report Concerning Incarcerated Individuals.
120 - Custody and Supervision of Persons in Correctional Facilities.
121 - Private Ownership or Operation of Correctional Facilities.
122 - Control of Fiscal Transactions and Recovery of Debts.
126 - Punishment of Superintendent for Neglect of Duty.
130 - Custody of Incarcerated Individual Sentenced to Death and Commuted by Governor.
132 - Retaking of an Escaped Incarcerated Individual.
137 - Program of Treatment, Control, Discipline at Correctional Facilities.
138-A - Notification of Visitation Policies.
140 - Provision for Routine Medical, Dental and Mental Health Services and Treatment.
141 - Contagious Disease in Facility.
143 - Custody of Persons Convicted of Crimes Against the United States.
146 - Persons Authorized to Visit Correctional Facilities.
147 - Noncitizen Incarcerated Individuals of Correctional Facilities.
148 - Psychiatric and Diagnostic Clinics.
149 - Released Incarcerated Individuals; Notification to Sheriff, Police, and District Attorney.