Bill > A03844

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to mandate a specific detention policy for non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents who are charged with certain crimes against specific public service professionals. Specifically, if an individual who is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is charged with a crime involving a peace officer, police officer, firefighter, emergency medical services professional, or other uniformed worker under certain sections of the penal law, the court must issue a securing order (a type of legal order for detention) that commits the defendant to the custody of the sheriff. This securing order would remain in effect and cannot be revoked until all judicial proceedings related to the alleged crime are completed. The bill aims to ensure that such individuals remain in sheriff's custody throughout their legal proceedings, which appears to be a targeted measure addressing potential flight risks or concerns about non-citizen defendants. The legislation would go into effect 30 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3844