N.Y. COR Law § 876
This is the official text of N.Y. COR Law § 876, part of New York’s COR Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "COR Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Eligibility for reduction of sentence, parole or conditional release
Official statutory text
§ 876. Eligibility for reduction of sentence, parole or conditional\nrelease. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prejudice the\neligibility of any prisoner participating in a work release program for\nthe purposes of discretionary reduction of sentence, parole or\nconditional release except absconding from work release as defined by\nsection 205.16 of the penal law; provided, however, that the\nparticipation of any prisoner in such program may be considered\nfavorably for such purposes if such participation has assisted in the\nrehabilitation of such prisoner.\n
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