§ 876. Eligibility for reduction of sentence, parole or conditional
release. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prejudice the
eligibility of any prisoner participating in a work release program for
the purposes of discretionary reduction of sentence, parole or
conditional release except absconding from work release as defined by
section 205.16 of the penal law; provided, however, that the
participation of any prisoner in such program may be considered
favorably for such purposes if such participation has assisted in the
rehabilitation of such prisoner.