New York Laws
Article 33 - Rights of Patients
33.06 - Reports of Abuse, Neglect, and Significant Incidents.


The executive director of the justice center for the protection of
people with special needs, in consultation with the commissioner of the
office of mental health, the commissioner of the office of alcoholism
and substance abuse services and the commissioner of the office for
people with developmental disabilities shall establish procedures or
mechanisms pursuant to article eleven of the social services law to
receive allegations or complaints of reportable incidents involving
individuals served by agencies and providers licensed or operated by the
offices, including receipt of anonymous allegations or complaints.