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NY S07900
Bill
Status
1/18/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mike Martucci
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AI Summary
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Amends Criminal Procedure Law Section 182.20 to add Sullivan County to the list of counties where courts may permit electronic defendant appearances.
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Allows courts discretion to dispense with personal appearance (except at hearings or trials) and conduct electronic appearances in criminal actions with defendant consent.
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Requires the chief administrator of the courts to authorize electronic appearance use in the county before implementation.
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Mandates defendant consent on the record after consultation with counsel before each electronic appearance.
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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
SUBSTITUTED BY A8578
6/1/2022