Bill > A05251

This bill amends the New York Criminal Procedure Law to clarify that defendants who are subject to electronic location monitoring are not considered to be in custody or confined by the sheriff. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language to explicitly state that such defendants shall not be deemed held or confined for purposes of certain legal proceedings, such as those outlined in sections 180.80 and 170.70 of the criminal procedure law. Electronic location monitoring typically involves a defendant wearing a tracking device that allows authorities to monitor their location remotely, as an alternative to physical detention. By making this change, the bill ensures that defendants on electronic monitoring are not legally treated the same as individuals who are physically imprisoned, which could have implications for their legal status, rights, and potential bail or pre-trial conditions. The amendment appears intended to provide more clarity and potentially more flexibility in how electronically monitored defendants are classified within the criminal justice system.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5251