NY A05433

Repeals the parole supervision fee requirement under Correction Law Section 201(9) and eliminates existing probation administrative fees under Executive Law Section 257-c.

Prohibits counties and cities from requiring individuals on probation to pay any fees including administrative, supervision, monitoring, testing, or screening fees to local probation departments, while preserving collection of restitution and court-ordered surcharges.

Removes the requirement that parolees or releasees demonstrate good faith efforts to pay restitution and mandatory surcharges as a condition for merit termination of sentences under Correction Law Section 205(2).

Eliminates the financial compliance requirement from parole discharge decisions under Executive Law Section 259-j, allowing the Board of Parole to grant discharges based solely on whether termination is in the best interests of society.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.