Bill > S06534

This bill modifies the timeframe for filing pre-trial motions in criminal cases under New York's criminal procedure law. Currently, defendants must file pre-trial motions within 45 days after arraignment, but the bill introduces a new provision that extends this deadline to 45 days after the filing of a "certificate of compliance" under section 245.50, whichever occurs later. The bill also maintains existing provisions that allow for deadline extensions in certain specific circumstances, such as when certain types of evidence or materials have been disclosed (like eavesdropping warrants or notices of intent to introduce specific 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. The changes aim to provide more flexibility in the pre-trial motion filing process while ensuring that defendants have adequate time to prepare their motions. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6534