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NY S07958
Bill
Status
12/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
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AI Summary
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Establishes an Office of Special Investigation within the Department of Law to investigate deaths of unarmed civilians caused by police officers during performance of duties
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Grants the Deputy Attorney General for Special Investigation authority to appear before courts and grand juries and exercise all powers and duties that a District Attorney would have in such proceedings
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Allows the Office to be petitioned to take over cases under extraordinary circumstances even when the primary criteria are not met
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Requires appointment of an independent special prosecutor when investigations involve State Police
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Directs the attorney general to conduct special investigations where an unarmed civilian is killed by a law enforcement officer.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
12/10/2014