Bill > S06814

This bill requires notification of crime victims or witnesses when an accused person dies during various stages of the legal process, including pending judicial proceedings, incarceration, parole, post-release supervision, or when an existing order of protection is in place. Specifically, the bill amends several sections of New York state law to ensure that victims and witnesses are automatically notified of the accused's death, rather than requiring them to register for such notification. The bill also mandates that the Department of Health and New York City's health department provide monthly death records to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's Office of Victim Assistance and the Division of Criminal Justice Services. Additionally, the bill changes language from a "requirement to register" to a "right to be automatically notified" regarding a defendant's release from correctional facilities and parole board interviews. The superintendent of state police is also required to establish procedures for notifying parties named in protection orders upon the death of the person subject to those orders. The bill aims to improve victim and witness communication and support throughout and after legal proceedings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6814