An inmate eligible for presumptive release may be released to parole supervision at the expiration of the minimum sentence, or earlier if the inmate also qualifies for merit time as set forth in Part 280 of this Title and as outlined in section 2200.4 of this Part. Pursuant to Executive Law section 259-g, the conditions of release for any inmate granted presumptive release shall be fixed by the Board of Parole. Any otherwise eligible inmate who is not granted presumptive release to parole for any reason shall appear before the Board of Parole for discretionary parole release consideration at the regularly scheduled time, or as soon thereafter as is practicable.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7 § 2200.2