Eleven young people suspected of carrying out an intense hazing scheme in upstate New York have been given a deadline to turn themselves in to authorities.

At least 11 students in New York were given an ultimatum to turn themselves in to authorities within 48 hours or face prosecution as adults following an alleged high school lacrosse team hazing incident.

Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick gave anyone involved a 48-hour window to turn themselves in to avoid a criminal record.