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NY S05256
NY S05256Relates to the public release of grand jury documents; releases the district attorney's grand jury charges to the public upon request once the grand jury has reached a final decision.
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Introduced
04/18/2019
04/18/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to public release of grand jury documents The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Procedure Law to require the court to make the district attorney's grand jury charges and legal instructions available to the public upon request, once the grand jury has reached a final decision on any charges. The names of witnesses and any identifying information would be redacted if the court determines there is a reasonable likelihood that public release of such information would endanger any individual.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
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| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05256&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 04/19/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05256&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05256 | 04/19/2019 |
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