Bill > S03295

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to expand the circumstances under which repeat offenders can be denied bail or held in pre-trial detention. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows courts to restrict bail or order pre-trial detention for individuals who have been convicted of one or more misdemeanor or felony offenses within the past five years. The changes apply to multiple sections of the criminal procedure law, including sections governing bail, release pending trial, and pre-trial detention. Under the new provisions, if a person is charged with a misdemeanor or felony and has a prior conviction within the last five years, the court may choose to set bail, impose non-monetary conditions, or commit the defendant to sheriff's custody. This modification gives judges more discretion in handling cases involving individuals with recent criminal histories, potentially making it more difficult for repeat offenders to be released before trial. The bill aims to address concerns about public safety by providing additional tools for courts to manage defendants with demonstrated patterns of criminal behavior. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3295