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NY A03936
Bill
Status
10/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Amends executive law to extend the reporting deadline for crime victims seeking awards from the Crime Victims Board in cases involving sex offenses, incest, labor trafficking, sex trafficking, or family offenses.
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Requires criminal justice agency reports for these specific crimes to be made "within a reasonable time considering all the circumstances" rather than within one week of the crime.
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Expands the definition of "criminal justice agency" to include family courts, child and adult protective services agencies, and medical facilities providing forensic examinations for rape and sexual assault victims.
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Allows consideration of the victim's physical, emotional, and mental condition and family situation when determining if delay in reporting was justified.
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Takes effect thirty days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the crime victims board to accept other official documents in lieu of police reports for documentation of eligibility for compensation for rape, sexual assault and child abuse and domestic violence.
Last Action
signed chap.295
10/1/2018