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Creates an electronic arraignment pilot program for the Colonie town court; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Robert Reilly
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BILL NUMBER:S7073
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to creating an electronic arraignment pilot program and to repeal article 185 of the criminal procedure law relating thereto; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
To allow the Town of Colonie to create a pilot program of electronic arraignment for people awaiting arraignment following an arrest.
Summary of provisions
Creates a new Article 185 of the criminal procedure law by repealing an old law and adding a new Article.
Justification
In New York State people under arrest must be arraigned by a judge with- in 24 hours. In the Town of Colonie, people waiting for arraignment often face delays as Colonie has one of the busiest courts in the Capi- tal District. Defendants awaiting arraignment could avoid such delays if arraignments were offered electronically. Costs associated with holding defendants awaiting arraignment could also be reduced with electronic arraignments. The Town of Colonie and the County of Albany have in place the equipment and technology necessary to implement electronic arraign- ments. This bill would allow the town and the county to work more effi- ciently and effectively in this area and help reduce town at1d county expenses related to arraignments.
Legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
None to State. Savings to the Town of Colonie and County of Albany.
Effective date
This act shall take effect January 1, 2013 and shall expire and be deemed repealed January 1, 2015.
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