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NY S08111
Bill
Status
3/29/2018
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
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Creates new Penal Law § 240.33 establishing the crime of "aggravated harassment of a court officer by an accused" as a Class E felony.
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Applies to defendants with pending criminal charges who intentionally cause or attempt to cause contact between court officers and blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, or toilet bowl contents by throwing, tossing, or expelling such materials.
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Defines "court officer" as uniformed court officers of the unified court system and applies only to persons against whom a criminal action is pending.
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Increases maximum sentence for Class E felonies under §§ 240.32 and 240.33 from four years to five years, while maintaining a minimum of three years.
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Takes effect on the ninetieth day after enactment, with sentencing amendments expiring upon the expiration of Penal Law § 70.06(3).
Legislative Description
Relates to offenses committed by a defendant in a criminal proceeding against court employees by causing or attempting to cause such court officer to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, or the contents of a toilet bowl, by throwing, tossing or expelling such fluid or material; such offense shall be a class E felony.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018