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NY A01097
Bill
Status
11/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law Section 631 to define "necessary court appearances" as including any part of trial from arraignment through sentencing, pre and post trial hearings, and grand jury hearings.
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Expands eligibility for transportation expense reimbursement for crime victims attending court proceedings related to prosecution of crimes.
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Applies the definition to three categories of victims: elderly or disabled victims, general crime victims, and victims of specific crimes including menacing, harassment, stalking, and criminal contempt.
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Corrects terminology in subdivision 12 by changing "court expenses" to "court appearances" to align with updated definitions.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Defines the term "necessary court appearance" for purposes of the determination of a crime victim's award to include any part of a proceeding from arraignment through sentencing, pre and post trial hearings and grand jury hearings.
Last Action
tabled
11/28/2016