New York Court of Appeals

In the Matter of Gregory Beattie v. New York State Board of Parole

April 27, 197639 N.Y.2d 445

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that a parolee who is detained on an unrelated criminal charge is entitled to a prompt final revocation hearing and to counsel at that hearing under the State Constitution. The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's order affirming the parole board's actions.