Expands prison work release program eligibility and participation.

The bill amends the correction law to expand eligibility for the prison work release program. It allows individuals who are eligible for parole or conditional release within three years to participate in the program. It also includes those who were convicted of a homicide or assault offense involving a family member or common child, provided they demonstrate the victim was a family member or had a child in common. The bill requires the commissioner to consider credit for all potential credits and reductions when calculating eligibility for release on parole or conditional release.

Expands prison work release program eligibility and participation.

The bill amends the correction law to expand eligibility for the prison work release program. It allows individuals who are eligible for parole or conditional release within three years to participate in the program. It also includes those who were convicted of a homicide or assault offense involving a family member or common child, provided they demonstrate the victim was a family member or had a child in common. The bill requires the commissioner to consider credit for all potential credits and reductions when calculating eligibility for release on parole or conditional release.