What's happening
This bill requires subpoenas in certain election law cases to include a plain-language summary explaining the subpoena and its context.
Why it matters
Increases transparency. for individuals served with subpoenas in election-related civil cases by requiring a clear explanation of why they are being subpoenaed, potentially reducing confusion and anxiety.
Clarifies legal context. by explicitly stating that the subpoena is not part of a criminal investigation and that the recipient is not facing criminal charges, which can help prevent misunderstandings about the nature of the legal process.
Highlights the connection to upcoming elections. , making it clear that the legal action is related to an electoral issue, which can help recipients understand the urgency and significance of their response.
Improves accessibility. by mandating plain language and readable formatting, making it easier for people without legal training to understand their rights and obligations.
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Explain Subpoenas With Info Sheet
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STATE OF NEW YORK
9641
IN ASSEMBLY
January 30, 2018
Introduced by M. of A. MAYER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to requiring that certain subpoenas be served with a separate informational sheet that summarizes why the subpoena has been issued
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 1311-a of the civil practice law and rules is amended by adding a new subdivision 7 to read as follows:
7. Any subpoena issued pursuant to this section and in relation to an action commenced under article sixteen of the election law shall require that the subpoena be served with a separate informational sheet that summarizes why the subpoena has been issued, that the case is not related to a criminal action, that the person to whom the subpoena is being served does not currently face criminal charges related to the case, specify that the action is related to the upcoming election of the pertinent office and the consequences of not following the subpoena. The informational sheet shall be affixed to the subpoena being served and shall be written in plain language and printed in a format and type size that is clear and easy to read.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13644-01-7
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