White v. New York State Division of Parole

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, without costs.

Petitioner, while on parole in New York State, absconded to Mississippi where he was subsequently convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of eight years’ imprisonment. On January 15, 1982, a parole violation warrant was lodged by respondent against petitioner. By letter dated February 1, 1982, petitioner advised respondent that he was waiving his right to a preliminary parole revocation hearing and his right to be present at the final hearing. Even though requested by petitioner to…