Bill > A06499

This bill amends the New York Criminal Procedure Law to modify the timeframe for filing pre-trial motions in criminal cases. Currently, defendants must file pre-trial motions within 45 days after arraignment, but the bill adds a new provision that extends this deadline to 45 days after the filing of a proper certificate of compliance under section 245.50, whichever occurs later. The bill also maintains existing provisions that extend the filing period in specific circumstances, such as when certain types of evidence or materials are disclosed, including eavesdropping warrants or notices of intention to introduce evidence. If a defendant is not represented by counsel and requests an adjournment to obtain or be assigned legal representation, the 45-day period will begin when counsel first appears on their behalf. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in the pre-trial motion filing process while ensuring that both defendants and prosecutors have adequate time to prepare their cases. The amendment will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6499