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Permits district attorneys to appeal bail decisions
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor James Hayes
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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to permitting appeals of bail decisions by the district attorney
Purpose
To give prosecutors the right to seek judicial review in cases they feel bail has been set too low.
Summary of provisions
An amendment adding a new subdivision 2-a to section 530.30 of the criminal procedure law to allow the District Attorney recourse to the Appellate Division to contest the setting of low bail.
Justification
Under current law, a defendant who feels his bail is too high has the right to apply for a modification of his bail. This legislation does not alter a defendant's rights. Rather it creates an analogous right to seek reconsideration by the District Attorney, acting on behalf of society, who feels that bail is too low.
Legislative history
S.3044/A/39 of 2007-08; S.2976/A.6774 of 2005-06; S.2364/A.5259 of 2003-04, S.5772 of 2001-02, S.1901 of 1999-2000, S.3974 of 1997-98, S.2093/A.3156 of 95/96, S.123 of 93/94, S.180 of 1992/93.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first day of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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