Bill > A00539

This bill modifies the criminal procedure law to eliminate the requirement for a pre-sentence investigation and written report when a negotiated sentence of imprisonment is reached under specific circumstances. Specifically, the bill allows courts to waive the pre-sentence investigation and report requirement when the prosecution and defense mutually agree on a prison sentence of 365 days or less, with the judge's consent, either following a conviction or a probation sentence revocation. The bill removes the previous limitation that this provision only applied to cities with a population of one million or more, effectively making this sentencing procedure available statewide. This change could potentially streamline the sentencing process by reducing administrative requirements when all parties - the prosecutor, defense, and judge - are in agreement about the appropriate sentence. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A539