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NY S06656
Bill
Status
3/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Expands electronic court appearances in criminal cases from a limited list of 37 specific counties to statewide availability across all of New York
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Allows courts to conduct electronic appearances at their discretion for any criminal action except hearings or trials
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Requires defendants to consent on the record to electronic appearances after consulting with their attorney, with consent needed at the commencement of each electronic appearance
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Maintains requirement that the chief administrator of the courts must authorize the use of electronic appearances before they can be utilized
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Takes effect immediately but includes a provision that the amendment will be repealed along with the underlying section if that section is repealed
Legislative Description
Provides for electronic court appearance in a criminal action, anywhere in the state, at the discretion of the court having jurisdiction of the defendant; provides that the defendant must, after consultation with counsel, consent on the record; provides that the chief administrator of the courts must first approve the use of such electronic appearance.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026