Bill > S07255

This bill proposes to amend the New York Criminal Procedure Law by adding a mandatory custody requirement specifically for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are charged with a felony. Under the proposed legislation, such individuals would be automatically remanded (held in custody) by the local sheriff for the entire duration of their judicial proceedings, without the possibility of release. This means that non-citizens and non-permanent residents accused of felony crimes would be required to remain in jail from the time of their initial charge through the conclusion of their court case, regardless of other existing legal provisions that might typically allow for bail or other forms of pre-trial release. The bill would represent a significant change in how non-citizen defendants are treated in the criminal justice system, effectively mandating pretrial detention based solely on immigration status. The legislation would take effect 30 days after becoming law, providing a short transition period for implementation by local law enforcement and judicial systems.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7255