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This bill requires the chief administrator of the courts to work with the office of information technology services to develop a statewide electronic portal for exchanging discovery materials in criminal cases. The portal will serve as a centralized digital platform that allows district attorneys, defense attorneys (both from public defender offices and private practices), and assigned counsel to share required legal documents and evidence with each other electronically. This digital system aims to streamline the discovery process, which is the legal procedure where prosecutors and defense lawyers exchange information and evidence related to a criminal case before trial. The bill mandates that this electronic portal must be available for use by January 1, 2027, providing a clear timeline for implementation. By creating this standardized digital system, the bill seeks to improve efficiency, reduce paperwork, and potentially speed up the criminal justice process by making document sharing more convenient and accessible for legal professionals.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5268