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NY A03514
Bill
Status
Vetoed
8/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Francine DelMonte
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AI Summary
- Requires courts to provide certified copies of trial transcripts to family members of homicide victims upon formal request made within 180 days after conviction
- Applies to convictions for homicide offenses under Penal Law Article 125, including cases with or without trial
- Court stenographer must deliver the transcript copy to the family member or their attorney and file an affidavit confirming delivery
- County or city (in New York City counties) bears the cost of producing and delivering the transcript, paid from court funds upon judge certification
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides for furnishing of a copy of the transcript of the trial of a defendant convicted of a homicide offense, or of the proceedings which resulted in such conviction, to a family member of the victim at no cost to the victim or survivors; provides that the expense thereof shall be chargeable to the county, or in the counties within the city of New York, a city charge, as the case may be.
Last Action
tabled
8/16/2010
Committee Referrals
Codes2/23/2010
Rules6/22/2009
Ways and Means6/18/2009
Codes4/20/2009
Judiciary1/27/2009
Full Bill Text
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