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NY A00511

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2009

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Alfano

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows courts statewide to permit defendants to appear electronically in pending criminal actions, rather than restricting the practice to specific counties
  • Requires written application from counties to the Chief Administrator of the Courts before electronic appearances are authorized
  • Exempts counties with previous authorization by law from having to reapply
  • Prohibits electronic appearances at hearings or trials, and requires defendant consent on the record after consulting with counsel at the commencement of each electronic appearance
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Authorizes defendants to make electronic appearances in pending criminal actions.

Last Action

held for consideration in codes

6/16/2010

Committee Referrals

Codes1/7/2009

Full Bill Text

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