4) IF I AM HAVING PERSONAL DIFFICULTIES WITH MY ASSIGNED PAROLE OFFICER, WITH WHOM SHOULD I SPEAK?

The first person with whom you should speak is your Parole Officer. If you are not talking to your Parole Officer about these problems, he or she may not be aware that there are any difficulties. If after talking with your Parole Officer you still feel that there are problems which are not being worked out, you should ask to speak with his or her Senior Parole Officer. You may also request a meeting with the Senior Parole Officer if you feel that you cannot talk to your Parole Officer. This can take place with or without your Parole Officer present, depending on which would be more helpful. If you again fail to resolve your difficulties, you can request an interview with the Bureau Chief.

Whatever you do, do not attempt to deal with this problem by staying away. This is called absconding (failure to report or moving without advising your Parole Officer) and can result in your return to custody.

5) WHAT ARE THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PAROLE?

The conditions of parole are rules which you must follow while under supervision. The present conditions are:

1. I will proceed directly to the area to which I have been released and, within twenty-four hours of my release, make my arrival report to that office of Department of Corrections and Community Supervision unless other instructions are designated on my release agreement.

2. I will make office and/or written reports as directed.

3. I will not leave the State of New York or any other state to which I am released or

transferred, or any area defined in writing by my Parole Officer without permission.

4. I will permit my Parole Officer to visit me at my residence and/or place of employment and I

will permit the search and inspection of my person, residence, and property. I will discuss any proposed changes in my residence, employment, or program status with my Parole Officer. I understand that I have an immediate and continuing duty to notify my Parole Officer of any changes in my residences, employment, or program status when circumstances beyond my control make prior discussion impossible.

5. I will reply promptly, fully, and truthfully to any inquiry of or communication by, my Parole Officer or other representatives of DOCCS.

6. I will notify my Parole Officer immediately any time 1 am in contact with, or arrested by, any law enforcement agency. I understand that I have a continuing duty to notify my Parole Officer of such contact or arrest.

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