New York A00127 amends the executive law to modify the criteria for discretionary parole release.

New York A00127 amends the executive law to revise the criteria for discretionary parole release by the state board of parole. The bill specifies that the board must consider whether there is a current and unreasonable risk the individual will violate the law if released and such risk cannot be mitigated by parole supervision. It prohibits the board from basing their determination solely or primarily on certain factors. The board must explain in writing the basis for a denial of parole, including how the parole case record and other factors were considered.

New York A00127 amends the executive law to modify the criteria for discretionary parole release.

New York A00127 amends the executive law to revise the criteria for discretionary parole release by the state board of parole. The bill specifies that the board must consider whether there is a current and unreasonable risk the individual will violate the law if released and such risk cannot be mitigated by parole supervision. It prohibits the board from basing their determination solely or primarily on certain factors. The board must explain in writing the basis for a denial of parole, including how the parole case record and other factors were considered.