District Court, S.D. New York November 7, 1977, 77 Civ. 3937 (Tracy v. Salamack)

LASKER, District Judge.

In 1969, the New York State correctional system instituted a Temporary Release Program

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designed to help inmates eligible for parole to reintegrate into society. An inmate who is eligible for parole within one year may apply to the program. If accepted, he is assigned to a work release facility from which he may seek either employment or schooling.