ยง 523-b. Office of the ombudsman. There is hereby established the
office of the ombudsman in the office of children and family services.
The commissioner shall appoint the director of the office of the
ombudsman. The director shall be an attorney licensed to practice law
in New York. The director shall report to the commissioner. Persons
employed by the office of the ombudsman to act as "ombudsmen" shall be
attorneys or shall have expertise in the areas of juvenile justice and
youth rights, as evidenced by experience in the field, or by academic
background, the level and sufficiency of which shall be determined by
the director.
Structure New York Laws
Article 19-G - Office of Children and Family Services
Title 3 - Programs and Services for Youth
Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman
523-B - Office of the Ombudsman.
523-C - Duties of the Office of the Ombudsman.
523-D - Additional Powers of the Office of the Ombudsman.
523-E - Access to the Office of the Ombudsman.
523-F - Notification to the Office of the Ombudsman of Critical Incidents.
523-G - Review of Policies Concerning Children.
523-H - Duties of the Director.
523-I - Conduct and Scope of Investigations.
523-J - Office of the Ombudsman Reports.
523-K - Notification to the Office of the Ombudsman of Youth's Need for Legal Counsel.
523-L - Independent Review Board.