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NY S01957
NY S01957Authorizes the chief administrator of the courts to establish veterans treatment courts; relates to the removal of certain actions to veterans treatment courts.
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Introduced
01/16/2021
01/16/2021
In Committee
01/16/2021
01/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the judiciary law, in relation to authorizing the chief administrator of the courts to establish veterans treatment courts; and to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to the removal of certain actions to veterans treatment courts
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Chief Administrator of the Courts to establish veterans treatment courts in New York State. It allows for the removal of certain criminal cases from local courts to these specialized veterans treatment courts, with some exceptions for family offense charges. The bill amends the Judiciary Law and the Criminal Procedure Law to implement these changes, providing the legal framework for the creation and use of these specialized courts designed to address the unique needs of veterans involved in the criminal justice system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Brad Hoylman (D)*,
Joe Addabbo (D),
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
John Brooks (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Pam Helming (R),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Kevin Thomas (D),
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A5719A (on 03/24/2021)
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