Bill > A07022

This bill requires the chief administrator of the courts, working together with the office of information technology services, to develop a statewide electronic portal designed to streamline the discovery process in criminal cases. The portal will allow various legal entities, including police departments, district attorneys, institutional defense providers, private attorneys, and assigned counsel, to electronically share discovery materials (evidence and information) with opposing counsel. The goal is to create a centralized, digital platform that simplifies and standardizes the exchange of legal documents and evidence in criminal proceedings. The bill mandates that this electronic portal must be developed and made available through the unified court system, with a specified implementation deadline of January 1, 2027. By creating this centralized digital system, the bill aims to improve the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of the criminal justice discovery process across New York State.