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NY S06735

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Fahy

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the criminal procedure law to allow a peremptory challenge in joint defendant trials when there is a tie vote among an even number of defendants on whether to exercise the challenge

  • Currently, peremptory challenges in joint trials require a majority of defendants to agree; this change addresses situations where defendants are evenly split

  • Applies to both felony trials (Section 270.25) and local criminal court trials (Section 360.30)

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

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

SUBSTITUTED BY A934A

6/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules5/29/2025
Codes3/21/2025

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