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NY S09061
Bill
Status
12/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michael Gianaris
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AI Summary
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Amends Rule 4511 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules to allow courts to take judicial notice of images, maps, locations, distances, calculations, and other information from web mapping services, global satellite imaging sites, or internet mapping tools when a party requests it.
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption that such web-based images or information fairly and accurately depict the evidence presented, which can be overturned by credible and reliable evidence to the contrary.
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Requires parties intending to offer such images or information to provide at least 30 days' notice before trial or hearing, including a copy or internet address for inspection.
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Allows opposing parties to object within 10 days before trial or hearing, and permits late objections only if based on evidence that could not have been discovered through due diligence.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Allows judicial notice of an image, map, location, distance, calculation, or other information taken from a web mapping service, a global satellite imaging site, or an internet mapping tool, when requested by a party to the action, subject to a rebuttable presumption.
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.19
12/28/2018