Relates to the modification of the procedure for interviews of parole applicants and to the disclosure of parole applicant records

This bill (A 3652) modifies New York State parole procedures for applicants. It requires parole boards to conduct in-person interviews with applicants at least three months before hearings (up from one month), record these interviews, and provide applicants access to their full parole files one month prior. The bill mandates detailed written explanations for parole denials, specifies a 24-month reconsideration timeline, and clarifies disclosure rules for mental health records (only withholding if disclosure would cause substantial harm). It directly affects incarcerated individuals seeking parole, ensuring greater transparency and procedural clarity in their release process.