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Provides domestic violence victims and crime victims with supervision while taking depositions
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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Title of bill
An act to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to providing domestic violence victims or crime victims with supervision while taking depositions
Purpose
To allow victims of crime and/or domestic violence with Orders of Protection to be protected in depositions and allow upon motion of any party or witness to request the Court to allow victims to take depositions in the courthouse under the supervision of a court officer.
Summary of provisions
A new subdivision (f) is added to Section 3104 of the CPLR to require the court, upon motion, to provide a secure location within the courthouse, and a court officer for taking the deposition of either the party or the opposing party.
Justification
Victims should not be continually threatened or in fear while court depositions are being taken. This measure will provide security and peace of mind to those victims.
Legislative history
2008-07 S.5058 Referred to Codes 2006-05 S.3038 Referred to Codes 2004 S.3051 Referred to Codes
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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