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BILL NUMBER:S2227
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to increasing the penalty for witness and jury tampering
Purpose/summary of provisions
This bill is designated to increase penalties across-the-board for witness and jury tampering. This bill increases penalties for witness and jury tampering under sections 215.00, 215.05, 215.10, 215.11, 215.12, 215.13, 215.14, 215.15, 215.16, 215.17, 215.19, 215.20, 215.23, 215.25, 215.28, and 215.30 of the Penal Law.
Justification
Jury and witness tampering can safely be described as the growth crime of the 1990's, due especially to increases in drug related crimes and subsequent court activities. This bill would remedy the often ineffective penalties provided for these crimes under the Penal Law, and enact penalties which are more appropriate for widespread intimidation and corruption of the legal system.
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Effective date
First day of November after it becomes a law.
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