IN RE: Ronald Scott (2026)

Ronald Scott ("Appellant") appeals from a Parole Revocation Decision rendered on October 21, 2024, wherein the Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ") revoked his parole. Following a parole revocation hearing, the ALJ sustained nine violations including two curfew violations and seven technical violations arising from Appellant's May 1, 2024, arrest for Criminal Possession of a Weapon the Second Degree (CPL § 265.03 [3]), two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (CPL §§ 265.02 [1] and [8]), and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (CPL § 220.16[1]). The ALJ imposed a hold until the maximum expiration date.

On June 16, 2025, Mr. Scott was sentenced to a seven-year determinate term of imprisonment and five years of post-release supervision after pleading to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (CPL § 265.03[3]), satisfying all pending charges. Consequently, during the pendency of this appeal from the ALJ's revocation decision, Appellant was convicted of a felony which resulted in the automatic revocation of his parole. See Executive Law § 259—i [3][d][iii].

Because the subsequent automatic revocation supersedes the revocation determination presently under review, the instant appeal is moot. See People ex rel. Cook v Leonardo, 706 NYS2d 220 (1st Dept 2000); see also Matter of Bennett v Kelly, 674 NYS2d 797 (3d Dept 1998). Therefore, "[t]he entire matter has become moot upon the finality of [Appellant's] most recent conviction for the crimes associated with his parole violation." Matter of Froats v Rodriguez, 550 NYS2d 465 (3rd Dept 1990). Accordingly, we decline to reach the merits of Appellant's claims.

The October 21, 2024 decision revoking Appellant's parole is therefore affirmed in all respects. This shall constitute the Decision and Order of the Court.

Dated: July 2, 2026

Hon. Jacquelyn L.Grippe

Rochester City Court Judge

Jacquelyn L. Grippe, J.