New York S00889 amends parole determination procedures, including parole release interviews and decisions by the board.

New York S00889 amends the executive law to change how parole determinations are handled. It allows for appeals of parole release interviews and parole decisions made by the board. The board must create a verbatim record of each parole release interview within thirty days. Decisions denying parole release are final unless appealed. The incarcerated individual can be represented by an attorney during an appeal, with one assigned if they cannot afford one. The act takes effect on the eightieth day after it becomes law.

New York S00889 amends parole determination procedures, including parole release interviews and decisions by the board.

New York S00889 amends the executive law to change how parole determinations are handled. It allows for appeals of parole release interviews and parole decisions made by the board. The board must create a verbatim record of each parole release interview within thirty days. Decisions denying parole release are final unless appealed. The incarcerated individual can be represented by an attorney during an appeal, with one assigned if they cannot afford one. The act takes effect on the eightieth day after it becomes law.