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The purpose of this release is to provide information and direction about the amendment to 18 NYCRR 352.36 to support the requirements of Chapter 568 of the Laws of 2008. This Chapter amends Executive Law (§243, §259 and §259-a) and Social Services Law §20 and requires collaboration among DOP, OPCA and OTDA regarding the location of appropriate housing for Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders being released from State prison. DOP and OPCA must follow the guidelines for all Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders being released. Under the OTDA regulations, a local social services district must follow certain procedures when a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender will, despite the efforts of DOP, be released without housing and DOP notifies the district in writing that the individual is likely to seek Temporary Housing Assistance (THA) in order to have shelter on release from prison.
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