N.Y. Correct. Law § 861

§ 861. Inmate not agent of state. An inmate participating in a work\nrelease program shall not, merely by reason of such participation, be\ndeemed an agent, employee or servant of the state while outside the\npremises of an institution pursuant to the terms of a work release\nprogram.\n * § 861. Inmate not agent of state. An inmate participating in a\ntemporary release program shall not, merely by reason of such\nparticipation, be deemed an agent, employee or servant of the state\nwhile outside the premises of an institution pursuant to the terms of a\ntemporary release program.\n * NB Expired September 1, 1977\n