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NY A08696
Bill
Status
10/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Amends Correction Law Section 623 to guarantee all inmates in state and local correctional facilities the right to make confidential telephone calls with attorneys or legal service providers in New York without charge.
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Prohibits correctional facilities, the Department of Corrections, and telephone service contractors from recording, monitoring, or unreasonably restricting such calls between inmates and legal representatives.
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Allows legal service providers and attorneys themselves to record or restrict calls at their discretion.
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Takes effect thirty days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Allows inmates to make confidential phone calls to legal services providers or attorneys within the state at no charge to the inmate or the attorney.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/8/2020