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NY S02730
Bill
Status
6/13/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Allows the state board of parole to deny conditional release or parole for inmates convicted of violent felony offenses if clear and convincing evidence shows release would pose an imminent threat to society.
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Requires inmates denied release under this provision to serve their full maximum term or aggregate maximum term of imprisonment.
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Permits the state board of parole to withhold good behavior time allowances earned by violent felony offenders upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that release would pose an imminent threat to society.
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Applies to persons serving indeterminate and determinate sentences of imprisonment for violent felony offenses as defined in Penal Law section 70.02.
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Takes effect immediately with provisions for expiration and reversion of certain amendments subject to existing sunset dates in law.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the state board of parole to require a violent felony offender to serve his or her maximum term, if, by clear and convincing evidence, release would pose an imminent threat to society; authorizes the withholding of good behavior allowances of violent felony offenders by the state board of parole upon such a finding.
Last Action
referred to correction
5/1/2018