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History
- Substituted by A10750
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.436
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Relates to a defendant's ability to call certain persons upon being charged with a crime
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Michael DenDekker
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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to the ability of defendants to call for counsel upon being charged with a crime
Purpose or general idea of bill
To amend the proposed language in legislative bill number S.5688-D and A.8530-E to remove the provision requiring law enforcement to grant an arrestee access to their cell phone or other digital device for the purpose of locating a telephone number therein.
Justification
Requiring law enforcement to permit an arrestee access to their cell phone for the purpose of locating a telephone number in an effort to assist them in contacting counsel, a relative or friend to alert them of their arrest is favored whenever possible, however, it will not be mandated at this time.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as a chapter of the laws of 2010 amending the criminal procedure law relating to providing defendants the ability to call any telephone number located in the United States or Puerto Rico for the purpose of obtaining counsel and informing a relative or friend that they have been charged with a crime, as legislative bill numbers S. 5688-D and A 8530-E take effect.
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