Bill > S06246

This bill makes permanent a provision of the criminal procedure law related to electronic court appearances that was originally established in 1993. Specifically, the bill removes language that would have caused the law to expire on September 1, 2025, effectively making the alternative method of court appearance (which allows certain court appearances to be conducted electronically) a permanent part of New York's legal procedure. The original law, enacted in 1993, provided for electronic court appearances in certain counties, and this bill ensures that this flexibility in court appearance methods will continue indefinitely without a sunset date. By removing the expiration clause, the bill provides ongoing legal authority for courts to utilize electronic appearance methods, which can potentially improve court efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and provide more convenient options for participants in the legal system.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6246