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NY S07953

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 259-i to modify procedures when individuals abscond from parole or conditional release supervision
  • Requires the Board of Parole to declare a person delinquent and issue a warrant for retaking if the absconder has a prior conviction for a Class A felony (excluding felonies in Article 220 of the Penal Law) or a violent felony as defined in Penal Law Section 70.02
  • Mandates the Board immediately notify the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in the locality where the absconder resides
  • Preserves the right to a preliminary revocation hearing upon retaking and does not diminish departmental obligations to exercise due diligence in locating absconders
  • Becomes effective immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Enacts "Cesar's law" to require the retaking of parolees, with a class A or violent felony conviction, who abscond from the supervision of the state board of parole.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

10/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules10/24/2014

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