Bill > A02113

This bill amends the New York Criminal Procedure Law to allow a person to petition the court for the release of grand jury proceeding materials, including transcripts, reports, exhibits, and testimony, on the basis of enduring historical importance. The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that grand jury records 40 years or older have such historical importance, which can include enhancing the historical record, fostering scholarly discussion, and improving public understanding of significant historical events. The court is required to release such materials in a manner and form it determines if the petition is granted.