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NY A10670

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

William Magnarelli

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Criminal Procedure Law Section 270.25 to modify rules for peremptory challenges when multiple defendants are tried jointly
  • Requires a peremptory challenge to be allowed if a majority of defendants join in the challenge
  • Allows a peremptory challenge to be allowed in case of a tie when there is an even number of defendants
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that if there is a tie when there is an even number of defendants, a peremptory challenge must be allowed.

Last Action

referred to codes

8/28/2024

Committee Referrals

Codes8/28/2024

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