NY S03295

Expands the definition of "qualifying offense" for bail and pre-trial detention to include any misdemeanor or felony when the defendant has been convicted of one or more misdemeanor or felony offenses within the preceding five years

Removes the requirement that a qualifying offense must be a felony before a court can commit a defendant to the custody of the sheriff, allowing pre-trial detention for qualifying misdemeanors as well

Amends three sections of the Criminal Procedure Law (510.10, 530.20, and 530.40) to apply these changes consistently across bail and securing order provisions

Gives courts discretion to set bail, impose non-monetary conditions, or order pre-trial detention for repeat offenders regardless of the severity of the current charge

Takes effect immediately upon passage