What's considered "low level offenses"? Shoplifting is low level? Failing to report to your parole officer?
https://www.thecity.nyc/2021/6/8/225...-rikers-deaths
State lawmakers struck a deal Tuesday to overhaul New York’s parole system to limit when formerly incarcerated people could be re-jailed.
Under the “Less Is More Act,” parole officers would no longer be able to automatically toss people back into jail if they violate curfew or fail to notify their parole officers of a change in employment. The measure also requires officials to speed up hearings for parolees accused of violating the conditions of their release.
A parole officer currently can send someone back to jail immediately if “reasonable cause” for a violation exists. Among the potential violations: a failed drug test (including marijuana), a blown curfew or changing residence without approval.
“There are too many people who are being re-incarcerated on parole for low-level offenses, and all we’re accomplishing by doing that is fueling the epidemic of mass incarceration,” said State Sen. Brian Benjamin (D-Manhattan), the lead sponsor of the measure in the Senate.
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