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NY S07188
Bill
Status
9/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Michael Nozzolio
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of support persons allowed in grand jury proceedings to include social workers or informal caregivers for vulnerable elderly persons, in addition to existing support persons for child witnesses under 13 years old
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Applies the support person provision to proceedings involving crimes against elderly persons as defined in Section 206 of the Elder Law and Section 260.31 of the Penal Law
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Requires district attorney consent before a support person may attend grand jury proceedings
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Mandates that support persons take an oath of secrecy before the grand jury and prohibits them from answering questions or otherwise participating in the proceeding
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to grand jury proceedings.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.347
9/4/2014