NY A04289

Amends Executive Law Section 259-i to change the parole board's consideration of offense seriousness from "consideration" to "deference" to the sentencing type, length, and court recommendations.

Requires the parole board to give due consideration to recommendations from the district attorney in addition to existing consideration of the sentencing court's recommendations and the defense attorney's position.

Maintains existing parole release criteria including institutional record, release plans, victim statements, criminal history, and other factors when determining if an inmate has reasonable probability of living at liberty without violating the law.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.