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Parole

The Parole Revocation Defense Unit at The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice is dedicated to providing representation for those incarcerated in the New York City area on a New York State parole violation warrant. We can also provide legal advice, referrals and assistance to New Yorkers concerned about their parole supervision.

How To Get Help

If you are incarcerated on a New York State parole violation or are concerned that you may be violated on parole, please contact PRDU at 212-577-3500.

Important Things To Know

Maintaining a good relationship with your parole officer.

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Issues to be aware of while on parole.

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If you are violated.

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Know Your Rights

What You Need to Know About Parole Supervision

Upon your release from prison, you will be given a set of conditions and instructions to report to a parole officer in your community. The officer may provide additional conditions including a curfew or a residency requirement.

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What You Need to Know About Issues Facing People on Parole

Making the transition from prison to parole supervision is a difficult and trying experience no matter what your circumstances. Some situations, however, often arise that cause parole to be particularly difficult.

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What You Need to Know About Parole Revocation Procedures

If you are violated, do not give up hope. Here are the important things to know about the parole revocation procedures.

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Terms You Might Hear

The justice system can be overwhelming. Get familiar with some legal terms and acronyms you might hear like appeal, adjournment, petition, jurisdiction, deposition, and affidavit.

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  • Allegation – The assertion, declaration, or statement of a party to an action, made in a pleading, setting out what the party expects to prove.
  • Attorney – A person admitted to practice law and authorized to perform criminal and civil legal functions on behalf of clients.
  • Evidence – A form of proof or probative matter legally presented at the trial of an issue by the acts of the parties and through witnesses, records, documents, concrete objects, etc., for the purpose of inducing belief in the minds of the court or the jury.
  • Hearing – A legal proceeding where an issue of law or fact is tried and evidence is presented to help determine the issue.
  • Lawyer – Someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court.
  • Lien – A claim on specific property for payment of a debt.
  • Parole – Early release of a prisoner who is then subject to continued monitoring as well as compliance with certain terms and conditions for a specified period.
  • Waive – To voluntarily give up a right. Examples include not enforcing the terms of a contract, or knowingly giving up a legal right such as a speedy trial.
  • Warrant – An official document approved by an authority (normally a judge) which gives the police permission to do certain things.
  • Witness – A person who testifies to what they have seen, heard, or otherwise observed.

Last Updated: 25 July 2019

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