Bill > A11027

This bill aims to clarify and enforce the timeframe for detaining individuals, stipulating that "without unnecessary delay" means promptly and generally within twenty-four hours of being taken into custody, even if an arrest number hasn't been issued, and mandates the immediate release of anyone held longer if these requirements aren't met. It also proposes establishing a searchable online registry for individuals taken into custody in cities with a population of one million or more, which will be administered by the New York City Police Department and accessible only to contracted defender organizations for the purpose of representing criminal defendants, with all data removed upon release or resolution of the case. Furthermore, the bill creates a legal presumption that detaining someone for more than twenty-four hours before their arraignment is avoidable, unnecessary, and unlawful, which can only be overcome with clear and convincing evidence proving the delay was unavoidable and absolutely necessary for each individual case.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A11027