Bill > A00958

This bill establishes guidelines for district attorneys (DAs) to electronically convert certain old records, books, or papers that are more than 10 years old. Specifically, the bill allows justices of the appellate division of the supreme court in each judicial department to grant DAs permission to electronically file (via electronic scan or microfiche) records that are no longer considered legally or practically useful. The bill includes important exceptions: records related to homicide cases, permanent criminal case records, printed case volumes, and original indictments cannot be electronically converted. Additionally, the justices may require written consent from state or local departments or agencies with an interest in the records before allowing electronic conversion. The legislation aims to help DAs manage and potentially reduce physical document storage while ensuring that critical historical legal documents are preserved and accessible.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A958