Expands eligibility for New York prison work release programs.

New York A03688 amends the correction law to expand eligibility for prison work release programs. It defines "eligible incarcerated individual" as someone who is eligible for release on parole or will become eligible within two years. It also allows certain incarcerated individuals convicted of specific crimes to participate in work release programs without the commissioner's approval. The bill excludes individuals convicted of escape or absconding offenses from eligibility.

Expands eligibility for New York prison work release programs.

New York A03688 amends the correction law to expand eligibility for prison work release programs. It defines "eligible incarcerated individual" as someone who is eligible for release on parole or will become eligible within two years. It also allows certain incarcerated individuals convicted of specific crimes to participate in work release programs without the commissioner's approval. The bill excludes individuals convicted of escape or absconding offenses from eligibility.