Allows individuals to submit written statements to the parole board regarding discretionary release decisions.

This bill amends the executive law to ensure that any person interested in the grant or denial of discretionary release has the right to submit a written statement to the parole board. The parole board may consider these statements when making decisions, except for information deemed irrelevant or unreliable. The bill also outlines specific factors the parole board must consider when deciding on discretionary release, including the seriousness of the offense and the individual's criminal history.

Allows individuals to submit written statements to the parole board regarding discretionary release decisions.

This bill amends the executive law to ensure that any person interested in the grant or denial of discretionary release has the right to submit a written statement to the parole board. The parole board may consider these statements when making decisions, except for information deemed irrelevant or unreliable. The bill also outlines specific factors the parole board must consider when deciding on discretionary release, including the seriousness of the offense and the individual's criminal history.