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NY S06322

Bill

Status

Passed

9/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael Ranzenhofer

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Criminal Procedure Law Section 216.05 to allow defendants in judicial diversion programs to participate in alcohol and substance abuse treatment in jurisdictions other than where the court is located.

  • Permits defendants to reside in another jurisdiction while participating in judicial diversion programs, subject to court-approved conditions.

  • Requires courts to provide notice to the prosecution, treatment provider, defendant, and defendant's counsel when ordering defendant appearances to monitor treatment progress.

  • Establishes that failure to appear in court as required without reasonable cause constitutes a violation of the judicial diversion program conditions.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to authorizing alcohol and substance abuse treatment in another jurisdiction for defendants in judicial diversion programs.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.315

9/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Codes5/23/2016
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse1/6/2016

Full Bill Text

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