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NY S06019

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Griffo

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Criminal Procedure Law Section 182.20 to expand electronic court appearances statewide, removing the restriction to specific counties listed in prior law
  • Permits courts to conduct electronic appearances in criminal actions at their discretion, except for hearings or trials requiring personal attendance
  • Requires the chief administrator of courts to authorize electronic appearance use before implementation
  • Mandates defendant consent on the record after consulting with counsel, with renewed consent required at the start of each electronic appearance
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for electronic court appearance in a criminal action, anywhere in the state, in the discretion of the court having jurisdiction of the defendant; provides that the defendant must, after consultation with counsel, consent on the record; provides that the chief administrator of the courts must first approve the use of such electronic appearance.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/21/2012
Codes1/4/2012

Full Bill Text

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