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Permits the electronic appearance of a defendant in the county of Ulster
In Senate Committee · Codes · Sponsor William J. Larkin Jr.
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10816
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to authorizing the electronic appearance of a defendant in the county of Ulster
Purpose
Permits the electronic appearance of a defendant in the county of Ulster.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends subdivision 1 of section 182.20 of the criminal proce- dure law, to add Ulster to the list of counties that are permitted to conduct electronic appearances in connection with criminal cases pending in the county.
Section 2: Enacting clause.
Justification
This legislation has been requested by Ulster County in an attempt to reduce its ever increasing costs associated with providing personal appearances of defendants in the custody of the County as well as a convenience for those defendants who choose to avail themselves of the law.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State. Anticipated local savings depending on how many defendants take advantage of this option.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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