New York Correction Law Section 876 - Eligibility for reduction of sentence, parole or conditional release.

876. Eligibility for reduction of sentence, parole or conditional release. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prejudice the eligibility of any prisoner participating in a work release program for the purposes of discretionary reduction of sentence, parole or conditional release except absconding from work release as defined by section 205.16 of the penal law; provided, however, that the participation of any prisoner in such program may be considered favorably for such purposes if such participation has assisted in the rehabilitation of such prisoner.


Last modified: February 3, 2019