New York S03978 establishes emergency release protocols for people in custody during state disaster emergencies that risk their lives, health, or.

New York S03978 amends the correction law to allow the commissioner to release people in custody to community supervision during a state disaster emergency if it endangers their lives, health, or well-being. Eligible individuals include those within two years of their release date, pregnant people, those in the nursery program, and those over 55 who have completed half their sentence. These individuals must have stable living situations and not pose public safety risks. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S03978 establishes emergency release protocols for people in custody during state disaster emergencies that risk their lives, health, or.

New York S03978 amends the correction law to allow the commissioner to release people in custody to community supervision during a state disaster emergency if it endangers their lives, health, or well-being. Eligible individuals include those within two years of their release date, pregnant people, those in the nursery program, and those over 55 who have completed half their sentence. These individuals must have stable living situations and not pose public safety risks. The act takes effect immediately.