Bill > A02113

This bill amends the New York Criminal Procedure Law to expand the list of qualifying offenses for pre-trial detention. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to include not only class A felonies, but also class B felonies under Article 220 of the Penal Law as qualifying offenses for pre-trial detention. Pre-trial detention refers to the legal practice of holding a defendant in custody before their trial, typically when they are considered a significant flight risk or danger to the community. Previously, only class A-I felonies under Article 220 (which typically involves drug-related offenses) were considered qualifying offenses. The bill broadens this to include all class B felonies under the same article, potentially making it easier for courts to detain defendants charged with certain drug-related crimes before their trial. The legislation will take effect 30 days after it becomes law, providing a brief transition period for implementation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2113