Bill > A00848

This bill modifies the criminal procedure law to require courts to more comprehensively consider domestic violence-related factors when determining bail and securing orders for defendants. Specifically, the bill expands the list of considerations a court must evaluate when deciding on bail, adding new factors such as any history of prior violent acts against witnesses, existing or previous orders of protection involving family or household members, and prior arrests or convictions related to domestic violence. The court must now explicitly consider these additional factors alongside existing criteria like the defendant's criminal history, flight risk, and individual financial circumstances. The amendments aim to provide courts with a more holistic view of a defendant's potential risk, particularly in cases involving domestic violence, by requiring a more thorough examination of the defendant's background and potential threat to family or household members. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, giving courts and legal systems time to prepare for the new requirements.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A848