Bill > S04636

This bill requires the parole board and courts to provide notice to crime victims or their representatives when a parolee, releasee, or probationer is being discharged or released from community supervision. Specifically, the bill amends the executive law and criminal procedure law to mandate that before granting an absolute discharge from parole, conditional release, post-release supervision, or probation, the parole board or court must first: (1) notify the crime victim or their representative about the potential discharge, and (2) consider any current or previous statements made by the victim. The bill applies to various types of sentences, including those for sex offenses and other serious crimes. For parole discharges, additional conditions must also be met, such as the parolee making a good faith effort to pay any court-ordered restitution or mandatory fees. The changes are designed to give crime victims more information and input into the release process, ensuring their perspectives are considered when determining whether an offender should be fully discharged from supervision. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for preparing necessary implementing regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4636