Overview
Potential Releasees
Parole is a process that begins while the individual is incarcerated. Offender Rehabilitation Coordinators and/or Supervising Offender Coordinators assist in preparing incarcerated individuals for their New York State Board of Parole interview. Board interviews include answering questions about prior criminal activity, custodial record, program participation, future goals and release plans.
The New York State Board of Parole is the sole entity with discretionary authority to grant release to eligible individuals incarcerated with DOCCS. It is an independent body responsible for determining parole, setting parole conditions, and revoking parole when conditions have been violated.
Individuals who have been approved for release, but who still have time on their sentence, must complete it on community supervision (generally referred to as parole) with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
Crime Victims
The Board recognizes that crime victims are an important part of the criminal justice process and have information that can assist its members when they consider release.
DOCCS' Office of Victim Assistance was established to assist individuals impacted by crime in getting their recommendations and/or impact statements to the Board and with questions regarding DOCCS' policies and procedures. The Office of Victim Assistance works in partnership with other criminal justice agencies and victim service providers to represent, protect and advance the interests of crime victims.
Lookups & Calendar
Work with the Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) to tell the Board What You Think
Helping Victims and Families
Assisting Victims and Families
OVA serves as a liaison between the Board and victims of crimes and their families.
Making Recommendations
Victims and their families can make recommendations to the Board through the OVA.
Scheduling Impact Statements
OVA can schedule in-person and telephone victim impact statements for victims and their families.
Letters in Support or Opposition to Release
Anyone can submit letters in opposition or support of an incarcerated individual's release.
Parole Appeals, Decisions and Rules & Regulations
Helpful Information
The Board of Parole's mission, roles, and responsibilities.
A helpful guide for a successful transition.
Information on out of area/state travel by people under Community Supervision.