Bill > A09072

This bill establishes a new digital legal mail program for incarcerated individuals in correctional facilities, requiring law offices to register with the Department of Corrections before sending legal mail through a digital platform. Under this program, legal mail will be sent to a secure digital location managed by the department, ensuring that privileged correspondence is handled securely. The Commissioner of Corrections is tasked with creating rules and regulations that protect the constitutional rights of incarcerated individuals during this digital mail process. For situations where digital transmission is not possible or practical, the bill mandates alternative procedures, including manual screening of physical mail before delivery. The key goal is to modernize and standardize the legal mail process for incarcerated individuals while maintaining their legal protections and right to confidential communication with their legal representatives. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9072