Bill > A05895

This bill modifies New York's criminal procedure law regarding orders of protection, expanding the court's ability to issue such orders in both pending criminal cases and upon sentencing. The bill allows courts to issue temporary orders of protection when a criminal action is pending, now explicitly including any crime or violation, not just specific types of cases. When sentencing occurs, courts can now issue orders of protection for criminal offenses or violations where no prior order has been issued, with specific duration limits based on the severity of the offense. For felony convictions, orders can last up to eight years from sentencing (or ten years for sexual assault cases), for Class A misdemeanors up to five years (or six years for misdemeanor sexual assault), and for other offenses up to two years. The bill also requires judges to state reasons on the record for issuing or not issuing a protection order if a temporary order was previously in place. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive and flexible protection mechanisms for victims across different types of criminal cases, ensuring courts have broader discretion in implementing protective measures.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5895