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NY A08578

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/30/2022

Primary Sponsor

Aileen Gunther

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Criminal Procedure Law Section 182.20 to add Sullivan County to the list of counties where courts may permit electronic appearance of defendants in criminal actions
  • Allows electronic appearances in lieu of personal appearance except for hearings or trials, subject to court discretion
  • Requires chief administrator of courts authorization for electronic appearance capability and defendant consent on the record after consulting with counsel
  • Consent must be obtained at the commencement of each electronic appearance
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Permits the electronic appearance of a defendant in the county of Sullivan, provided that the chief administrator of the courts has authorized the use of electronic appearance and the defendant, after consultation with counsel, consents on the record.

Last Action

signed chap.254

6/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Codes5/9/2022
Codes12/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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