(Depew, NY) Senator Dale M. Volker (R-C-I, Depew) today announced that New York State is now allowing crime victims to go online and track when the defendant who attacked or otherwise harmed them is coming up for parole.
"Crime victims need to have the opportunity to know when their assailant is going before the Parole Board and potentially released back into our communities," said Senator Dale M. Volker. "This allows the crime victim the opportunity to make personal arrangements and choices for themselves and their families, and permits them to voice their concerns to the Parole Board on whether or not their perpetrator merits parole for their misdeeds and crimes."The state Division of Parole is putting the schedule of parole hearings by individual a click away for the general public. The upgraded Web site will also allow an easier, quicker way for victims to comment on whether a defendant deserves parole.The Web site is live today. It's at http://parole.state.ny.us/offender/index.asp.
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