Justin Brannan Didn’t Tell You About His Vote on 5/11 For a Review Board to Release People From Rikers
On Thursday, May 11th, Councilman Justin Brannan voted in favor of establishing a review program to decide which inmates can be released early from Rykers. (Story here)
You can see the bill and Brannan’s vote here.
The review teams are expected to include contracted clinicians and social workers who’ll evaluate cases and “resource coordinators” who’ll connect released detainees with mental health programs or other alternative-to-incarceration programs.
NYC Council spends a lot of time on legislation for prisoners.
“The bill specifically excludes prosecutors and judges from helping decide whether detainees can be sprung.” (Source)
“It includes language prohibiting review teams from sharing “confidential information” with district attorneys “or the court” without consent from the inmate’s lawyer.” (Source)
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