(a) There shall be in the office secure treatment facilities, as
defined in subdivision (o) of section 10.03 of this title, as designated
by the commissioner for the care and treatment of dangerous sex
offenders requiring confinement, as described in article ten of this
title.
(b) Such secure treatment facilities may be created on the former
grounds of hospitals operated by the office, but shall be considered
separate and distinct facilities and shall not be considered or defined
as hospitals.
Structure New York Laws
Article 7 - Office of Mental Health
7.07 - Office of Mental Health; Scope of Responsibilities.
7.09 - Powers of the Office and Commissioner; How Exercised.
7.11 - Organization and Administration of the Office of Mental Health and Its Facilities.
7.15 - Programs of the Office of Mental Health.
7.17 - Programs, Services, and Operation of Facilities in the Office of Mental Health.
7.18 - Secure Treatment Facilities in the Office.
7.19 - Personnel of the Office.
7.21 - Directors of Facilities.
7.23 - Education and Training.
7.24 - Mental Health Disorder Hospital Discharge; Policies and Procedures.
7.31 - Disposition of Moneys and Securities.
7.38 - Additional Duties of the Office With Respect to Persons Receiving Transitional Care.
7.41 - Geriatric Service Demonstration Program.