There is no statutory or constitutional right for a prisoner to be represented by counsel at a hearing before the Board of Parole. This board is given broad, discretionary powers to release prisoners before the expiration of their maximum terms by article 8 of the Correction Law. It is empowered to act upon its own motion. Section 214 of the Correction Law provides that a prisoner does not have the right to initiate proceedings for parole or to make application for parole...
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