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History
- Substituted by A8096
- Ordered to third reading cal.793
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to codes
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Permits the electronic appearance of a defendant in the county of Putnam
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Sandy Galef
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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to permitting the electronic appearance of a defendant in the county of Putnam
Purpose
This bill would add Putnam County to the list of counties which allow electronic appearance in connection with criminal actions.
Summary of provisions
This bill would amend subdivision 1 of Section 182.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law by adding Putnam County to the list of counties which allow electronic appearance in connection with criminal action.
Justification
This bill would add Putnam County to the other 24 counties in New York that already use electronic technology in lieu of personal appearance by the defendant in certain instances.
Allowing defendants to "appear" for proceedings (other than hearings or trials) through the use of audio-visual technology rather than in person expedites cases and conserves resources. Doing so not only streamlines proceedings and conveniences parties, but also reduces costs associated with the transportation of prisoners.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
This bill will render significant savings for Putnam County.
Effective date
This act would take effect immediately, provided, however, that the amendment to subdivision 1 of section 182.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law made by section one of this act shall not affect the repeal of such section and shall be deemed repealed therewith.
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