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Authorizes child witnesses to testify via closed-circuit television in criminal assault and endangering the welfare of a child proceedings
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to authorizing child witnesses to testify by use of closed-circuit television in assault and endangering the welfare of a child proceedings
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would authorize child witnesses to testify via closed-circuit television in criminal assault and endangering the welfare of a child proceedings.
Summary of provisions
§ 1-Amends subdivision 1 of §65.00 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
§ 2-Amends subdivision 6 of §65.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
§ 3-Effective date.
Justification
In 1985, the New York State Legislature approved a law allowing children who have been declared vulnerable to testify via closed-circuit TV in court proceedings involving sexual abuse. The same concern for the welfare and sensitivities of a child who must testify to something which is deeply traumatic dictates that we extend the insulation of televised testimony to children involved in assault and endangering the welfare of a child cases.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008: A.2211/S.1073; 2005-2006: A.5528/S.469; 2003-2004: A5163/S1915, 2001-2002: A.4267/S. 1342, 1999/2000: A.9944/S.6758.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to criminal proceedings conducted on or after such date; provided, however, that the amendments to sections 65.00 and 65.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law, made by sections one and two of this act, shall not affect the expiration and repeal of such sections pursuant to Chapter 505 of the laws of 1985, as amended, and shall expire and be deemed repealed therewith.
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