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NY A03259

NY A03259
Relates 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
02/02/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to public release of grand jury documents

AI Summary

This bill amends the Criminal Procedure Law to require the court to make the legal instructions and charges submitted to the grand jury available to the public upon request, after the grand jury has reached a final decision on any charge. The court must redact the names of witnesses and any information that would identify them 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 01/03/2024)

Taxonomy

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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