N.Y. New York City Criminal Court Act Law § 87

§ 87. Parole and temporary commitment of women offenders pending trial\nand sentence. The court, pending adjournment of the trial of a woman\ndefendant, or after conviction pending investigation before imposition\nof sentence, may, in its discretion, parole in the custody of a\nprobation officer any woman arraigned for any offense other than a\nfelony; or may, subject to release on bail, if before conviction, commit\nher temporarily to an institution for the reception of females which in\nits judgment is suitable, but no such commitment shall be for a period\nlonger than four days, except with the consent of the defendant.\n