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NY S08763
NY S08763Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall provide by mail, electronically, or by any other reasonable and secure means of written communication a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Passed
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to the method of notifying certain crime victims of the disposition of criminal trial
AI Summary
This bill requires that after a defendant is acquitted after trial or sentenced for a felony, the district attorney, or someone they designate, must send a written summary of the outcome to any victim who wasn't present for the sentencing or acquittal. This summary can be sent by mail, electronically, or through any other secure written method, ensuring victims are informed about the disposition of the felony case.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.46 (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8763 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08763&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08763 |
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