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Provides that persons arrested for domestic violence forfeit bail when violating an order of protection
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Diana Richardson
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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to providing that persons arrested for domestic violence shall forfeit bail when violating an order of protection
Purpose
This bill would mandate an immediate forfeiture of bail when a full order of protection is violated.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends the criminal procedure law to add a new section, 510.25. This section requires that a domestic violence offender who violates an order of protection shall forfeit any bail he or she has posted, and provides a penalty for falsely reporting a violation of a full order of protection
Justification
This bill amends criminal procedure law by putting forth a more stringent monetary reason not to violate an order of protection.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately
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