Inmate Releases Planned Amid NY Prison Staffing Crisis
Inmate Releases Planned Amid NY Prison Staffing Crisis

Inmate Releases Planned Amid NY Prison Staffing Crisis

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Following a significant staffing shortage in New York's prison system due to a 22-day correctional officer strike, the state plans to release certain nonviolent inmates early. Commissioner Daniel Martuscello announced that inmates eligible for release must have 15 to 110 days left in their sentences and an approved non-shelter residence. Those convicted of sex crimes or violent felonies are not eligible. The decision aims to balance staffing needs with public safety, as over 2,000 officers were fired for participating in the strike, which violated New York's Taylor Law. The move has drawn criticism from some lawmakers who argue it compromises public safety, while The Legal Aid Society endorsed it but noted it excludes many inmates with medical needs or older individuals. Governor Kathy Hochul has supported the commissioner's efforts to address the shortage without rehiring the dismissed officers.

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