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NY S00754
Bill
Status
1/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Alessandra Biaggi
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AI Summary
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Adds a new paragraph (i) to Criminal Procedure Law § 190.25 to permit social workers or informal caregivers to provide support to vulnerable elderly persons testifying in grand jury proceedings.
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Defines vulnerable elderly persons according to Penal Law § 260.31 and allows support persons as defined in Elder Law § 206.
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Expands support availability to cover any type of offense in grand jury proceedings, requiring district attorney consent.
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Requires support persons to take an oath of confidentiality before the grand jury and prohibits them from answering questions or otherwise participating in proceedings.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to permitting support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in grand jury proceedings; allows a social worker or informal caregiver to accompany a vulnerable elderly person testifying in a grand jury proceeding, concerning any type of offense, provided that the district attorney consents.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/3/2022