Bill > S06001

This bill amends the New York Criminal Procedure Law to change how applications for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals are processed. Currently, such applications can be made to a single judge of the Court of Appeals or a justice of the Appellate Division, but the bill would require applications to be made to the full Court of Appeals, with two judges approving the motion after a full court's consideration. The bill, known as the "Fair Court of Appeals Access Act," mandates that applications must be submitted in writing to the court's clerk, who will then notify the respondent. The legislation aims to modify the process for granting permission to appeal from an intermediate appellate court order, ensuring a more comprehensive review by requiring full court involvement instead of relying on a single judge's determination. The changes will apply to applications for leave to appeal from intermediate appellate court orders entered on or after the bill's effective date, and the Court of Appeals will have the authority to create additional rules governing these applications that are consistent with the new statutory requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6001