New York S00846 mandates that third-party comments in parole hearings be considered and adds confidentiality provisions for victim statements.

New York S00846 amends the executive law and criminal procedure law to require that all third-party comments, whether in support or opposition, be considered during parole hearings. It also adds provisions for the confidentiality of victim statements, ensuring that such statements are only accessible to the parole board. Victims or their representatives can submit written, audiotaped, or videotaped statements, which are to be kept confidential. The bill also mandates that district attorneys inform victims of their rights to submit impact statements or meet with parole board members.

New York S00846 mandates that third-party comments in parole hearings be considered and adds confidentiality provisions for victim statements.

New York S00846 amends the executive law and criminal procedure law to require that all third-party comments, whether in support or opposition, be considered during parole hearings. It also adds provisions for the confidentiality of victim statements, ensuring that such statements are only accessible to the parole board. Victims or their representatives can submit written, audiotaped, or videotaped statements, which are to be kept confidential. The bill also mandates that district attorneys inform victims of their rights to submit impact statements or meet with parole board members.