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NY A07647
Bill
Status
12/16/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Amends Correction Law Section 500-a to permit county correctional facilities to detain persons under arrest awaiting arraignment in off-hours arraignment parts established by the chief administrator of courts.
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Amends Correction Law Section 500-c to apply all facility provisions equally when sheriffs hold persons under arrest for arraignment prior to judicial commitment, allowing detention in county correctional facilities.
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Applies when off-hours arraignment parts are established in accordance with Judiciary Law Section 212, paragraph (w).
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Permits the detention of individuals in a county jail pending a first court appearance in an off-hours arraignment part.
Last Action
approval memo.52
12/16/2019