Bill > S05455

This bill creates a new criminal justice infrastructure investment grant program administered by the state's Division of Criminal Justice Services, which will provide up to $500 million in grants to help municipalities, courts, sheriffs' offices, and district attorneys' offices upgrade their technology infrastructure. The grants can be used to purchase hardware and software that assists with criminal justice processes like discovery (sharing evidence), speedy trials, and bail management, including items such as computers, laptops, high-speed printers, optical scanners, network equipment, cloud storage, and electronic monitors. Any eligible entity can apply for a grant without a minimum award amount, and the division will establish application guidelines, review submissions, and publicly disclose grant details including recipient names, grant amounts, and project descriptions on their website. The program aims to modernize technology across the criminal justice system to improve efficiency and support key legal processes.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5455