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N.Y. CVR Law § 28

This is the official text of N.Y. CVR Law § 28, part of New York’s CVR Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "CVR Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.

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Medical attention for persons under arrest

Official statutory text

* § 28. Medical attention for persons under arrest. When a person is\nunder arrest or otherwise in the custody of a police officer, peace\nofficer or other law enforcement representative or entity, such officer,\nrepresentative or entity shall have a duty to provide attention to the\nmedical and mental health needs of such person, and obtain assistance\nand treatment of such needs for such person, which are reasonable and\nprovided in good faith under the circumstances. Any person who has not\nreceived such reasonable and good faith attention, assistance or\ntreatment and who, as a result, suffers serious physical injury or\nsignificant exacerbation of an injury or condition shall have a cause of\naction against such officer, representative, and/or entity. In any such\ncivil action, the court, in addition to awarding actual damages and\ncosts, may award reasonable attorneys' fees to a successful plaintiff.\nThe provisions of this section are in addition to, but shall not\nsupersede, any other rights or remedies available in law or equity.\n * NB There are 2 § 28's\n

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