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NY A05719

NY A05719
Authorizes 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
02/24/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
03/24/2021
Passed
03/29/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/29/2021

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. It also allows for the removal of certain criminal actions to these veterans treatment courts, providing a specialized setting for handling cases involving veterans. The bill specifies the procedures and limitations around the removal of cases, such as excluding family offense charges where the accused and victim are members of the same household. The bill aims to provide veterans with access to a court system tailored to address their unique needs and circumstances.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

signed chap.91 (on 03/29/2021)

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