Bill > S05930

This bill requires that when an undocumented individual is charged with a violent crime under Title H of Part Three of the Penal Law, their arraignment must occur within 24 hours. During this expedited arraignment hearing, in addition to standard legal procedures, the court must specifically determine whether the defendant should be transferred to federal immigration authorities or remain in state custody. The bill amends Section 170.10 of the criminal procedure law to add this new requirement, and it will go into effect 30 days after becoming law. The primary intent appears to be to create a faster and more definitive legal process for handling criminal cases involving undocumented individuals, with a specific focus on those accused of violent offenses, by quickly addressing both their criminal charges and potential immigration status.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5930