Bill > A07622

This bill expands the definition of aggravated criminal contempt and mandates consecutive sentencing for specific contempt scenarios. The bill adds a fourth category to the existing aggravated criminal contempt statute, which now includes situations where a defendant commits criminal contempt in the second degree while confined in a correctional facility. Additionally, the bill introduces a new sentencing provision that requires consecutive sentences when a person is convicted of aggravated criminal contempt under this new fourth category, specifically if the offense occurs after arraignment but before sentencing on a pending felony charge. The changes aim to strengthen legal protections and penalties for individuals who violate court orders or commit contempt while already in custody. Aggravated criminal contempt remains classified as a class D felony, and the new provisions underscore the legal system's intent to more strictly address repeated or particularly egregious contempt of court.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7622