NY S05792

Expands victim statement rights to include misdemeanor convictions, requiring courts to allow victims to make statements regarding sentencing if requested at least ten days prior to sentencing.

Requires defendant to receive notice of the victim's intent to make a statement no less than seven days before sentencing, with the option to request a reasonable adjournment if notice was not timely received.

Defines "victim" to include individuals identified in the pre-sentence investigation report, and permits family members or legal guardians to make statements on behalf of victims who are unable, unwilling, or deceased.

Permits courts to order pre-sentence investigations for misdemeanor convictions when requested by either the prosecutor or defendant, enabling victim information to be included in the investigation report.

Expires and is automatically repealed two years after taking effect.