NY A09500

Amends the definition of "technical violation" to exclude conduct that violates a specific condition of community supervision and may result in serious harm to the releasee or others.

Expands the definition of "non-technical violation" to include conduct that violates a specific condition of community supervision and may result in serious harm, and conduct by individuals serving sentences for sex offenses, kidnapping, coercion, firearms offenses, or related crimes that violates conditions reasonably related to protecting the public.

Increases maximum reincarceration periods for absconding from 7, 15, and 30 days to 30, 60, and 90 days respectively, but limits reincarceration to 7 days if a releasee voluntarily presents to their supervision officer.

Adds exceptions allowing reincarceration for certain technical violations if conduct violates a specific supervision condition and may result in serious harm to the releasee or others.

Takes effect immediately, or on the same date as chapter 427 of the laws of 2021 if that chapter has not yet taken effect.