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This bill establishes a legal framework for conviction integrity units (CIUs) within prosecution agencies in New York, allowing these units to review potentially problematic criminal convictions. These units can investigate cases involving plausible allegations of factual innocence, newly discovered material evidence, or information that significantly calls into question the legitimacy of a conviction or sentence. A convicted person can submit an application for review, and the CIU will investigate the case, presenting its findings and recommendations to the supervising prosecutor. The supervising prosecutor has discretion whether to accept these recommendations and may file a civil petition with a superior court to potentially vacate, modify, or order a new trial for the conviction. The bill specifies that CIUs can review convictions from their own judicial district or, under certain circumstances, from other districts. Importantly, the bill requires notification to both the convicted person and the victim if a petition is filed, and provides specific guidelines for court proceedings, including potential intervention by the Attorney General's office. The bill also explicitly states that no monetary relief or attorney fees are available through this process, and it does not create a private right of action for convicted persons or victims.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7502