N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 7 § 2200.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 2200.4 - Effect on minimum period of sentence

(a) An inmate otherwise eligible for presumptive release may be released after five-sixths of the minimum term if the inmate also satisfies the program criteria set forth in section 280.2(d) of this Title.

(b) An inmate identified in subdivision (a) of this section who is serving a sentence for any Class A-II through Class E drug offense may earn supplemental merit time in the amount of an additional one-sixth of the minimum period of the sentence imposed for the drug felony if he or she has either:

(1) completed two or more of the four possible merit program objectives listed in section 280.2(d) of this Title:

(i) earned a general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.);

(ii) received an alcohol and substance abuse treatment certificate;

(iii) received a vocational trade certificate following at least six months of programming in that program; or

(iv) performed 400 hours or more of service as part of a community work crew/outside assignment; or

(2) completed one of the four and also successfully maintained employment in a work release program or other continuous temporary release program for a period of not less than three months.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7 § 2200.4