Correction Officer Accused of Engaging in Sexual Misconduct With Inmate

A bus drives past the the entrance to Rikers Island in New York. Overall performance of the private health care provider for New York City's jails failed to improve last year amid heightened scrutiny over inmate deaths that put the company's contract under review, according to an evaluation obtained by The Associated Press. (AP/Seth Wenig)

The eastern section of the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City, June 11, 2014.  (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Authorities didn’t find drugs on her but later found marijuana at her home, which they determined was intended for the inmate.

Bartley faces charges of rape, promoting prison contraband and official misconduct. The rape charge stems from a state law that says inmates cannot consent to sex in the jail.

Bartley has been released on $1,000 bail.

It’s not clear if she has a lawyer who could comment on her behalf.