NY S09445

Adds new section 60.77 to the Criminal Procedure Law allowing courts to admit evidence that a defendant committed other sexual offenses in sexual offense cases.

Evidence may be considered regarding motive, intent, absence of mistake or accident, common scheme or plan, or identity of the person charged.

Court must first determine the evidence is relevant, then find that its probative value outweighs any prejudicial effect on the defendant.

Prosecutors must disclose such evidence to the defendant at least 15 days before trial, including witnesses' statements or summary of expected testimony, or at a later time if the court allows for good cause.

Defines "sexual offense" as conduct prohibited under Penal Law Articles 130 and 263 and Sections 230.34 and 230.34-a, regardless of jurisdiction where committed.