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History
- Print number 4367a
- Amend and recommit to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
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Authorizes the use audio-visual equipment in courtrooms; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor David Weprin
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4367A
Title of bill
An act to amend the judiciary law, in relation to audio-visual recordings in the courtroom; to repeal section 218 of such law relating thereto; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
Provides for audio-visual recordings in judicial proceedings; repealer.
Summary of specific provisions
Prior to the commencement of the proceedings, any news media interested in providing audio-visual coverage of court proceeding shall file a request with the presiding trial judge.
Justification
Permission for news media coverage shall be at the discretion of the presiding trial judge.
Legislative history
2011: S.4367 - Referred to Judiciary 2010: A.3201 - Referred to Judiciary 2009: A.3201 - Referred to Judiciary
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date it becomes law, and expire five years after.
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