Bill > A02025

This bill amends the executive law to modify the procedure for interviews of parole applicants and the disclosure of parole applicant records. Key provisions include: - Extending the minimum notice period for parole interviews from 1 month to 3 months, and requiring the interviews to be audio-visually recorded and made available to the parole board and applicant. - Requiring parole applicants to be provided the opportunity to review their parole file at least 1 month prior to the hearing, with limited exceptions for confidential records. - Providing victims the opportunity to submit statements to assist the parole board in determining if the applicant's release would pose a danger or evaluate their preparedness for reentry. - Requiring the parole board to provide detailed reasons for denying parole and the specific requirements for the applicant to qualify for release, and scheduling a new hearing upon the applicant's completion of those requirements. - Expanding the factors the parole board must consider in making release decisions, including the applicant's preparedness for reintegration, participation in restorative programs, and progress on previous board requirements. The bill is set to take effect 180 days after becoming law, with certain provisions subject to the expiration and reversion of previous amendments.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A2025