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NY S06679
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Saland
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AI Summary
- Amends Criminal Procedure Law Section 310.10 to allow courts to suspend jury deliberations for up to 72 hours upon good cause shown, expanding the previous 24-hour limit
- Requires the court to provide notice to parties and afford them an opportunity to be heard on the record outside the jury's presence before declaring a recess
- Permits suspension periods to extend beyond the 24 or 72-hour limit when a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday falls within the recess period
- Mandates the court admonish the jury before each recess and direct jurors not to resume deliberations until all twelve have reassembled at the designated time
- Effective immediately and applies to all criminal actions pending on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Provides that jury deliberations may be suspended upon good cause shown for up to seventy two hours.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules6/21/2012
Codes3/8/2012
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