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NY S01666
Bill
Status
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jamaal Bailey
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AI Summary
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Greene County may enter into an agreement with a contiguous county to jointly construct, finance, improve, maintain, and/or house inmates in a shared county jail facility.
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A shared county jail must be physically located in either Greene County or the contiguous county and shall comply with Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law.
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A shared county jail is considered the county jail of both Greene County and the contiguous county for all legal purposes and is defined as a local correctional facility under Correction Law Section 2.
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The shared facility is deemed located in both Greene County and the contiguous county for purposes of criminal procedure law, penal law, and court proceedings in either county.
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The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes Greene county to enter into an agreement with a contiguous county to share the construction, financing, improvement and/or maintenance of a county jail.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1/3/2024