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NY S07173
Bill
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
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Requires return of all fines, restitution, and reparation payments plus interest to defendants who are pardoned on grounds of innocence or whose convictions are reversed or vacated
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Specifies qualifying grounds for return of payments include: fraudulent proceedings, newly discovered evidence, false evidence, prosecutorial misconduct, or constitutional violations
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Mandates return of funds within 90 days following notice of the pardon, reversal, or vacation
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Requires an accounting statement to accompany returned funds, detailing the method of accounting and records from any involved state agency, court, prosecutor's office, or restitution agency
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Amends Section 420.10 of the Criminal Procedure Law by adding a new subdivision addressing unjust convictions
Legislative Description
Provides for the return of fines, restitution and reparation payments and any interest thereon where a defendant is subsequently pardoned upon the ground of innocence or the conviction is reversed or vacated.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026