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: New York Supreme Court Criminal Term LibraryNew York Legislature: Legislative Activity Report for Week Ending April 26, 2009 - Criminal Procedure Law
By David Badertscher, PLL
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run April 26, 2009.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW:
To retrieve the text of any of the New York bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi
| Bill No. | |
| A841 | Gunther (MS) -- Sets forth procedures to be followed in the event a sex offender fails to mail a signed verification within twenty calendar days of mailing by DCJS Same as S 2604 BLURB : Cor. sex offender verificatn Last Act: 04/20/09 reported referred to codes |
| A4985 | Brodsky (MS) -- Prohibits disclosure of highway, bridge, tunnel and other thoroughfare toll and transit records, with exceptions No Same as BLURB : Civ Rts. prhbt dicls toll records Last Act: 04/20/09 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |
| A5899 | O'Donnell -- Provides an election by a defendant in criminal matters to have the case appear before a judge or justice admitted to practice law in the state Same as S 4091 BLURB : UJCA. jdg prct nys Last Act: 04/20/09 reported referred to codes |
| A7670 | Gottfried (MS) -- Relates to motions to vacate judgment against victims of sex trafficking for certain prostitution offenses Same as S 4429 BLURB : CP L. sex traffic victim; vacate Last Act: 04/20/09 referred to codes |
| S27B | FUSCHILLO -- Creates the mandatory ignition interlock program; repealer Same as A 7196-A BLURB : V & T L. mand ignition interlock Last Act: 04/20/09 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION 04/20/09 PRINT NUMBER 27B |
| S4252 | SCHNEIDERMAN -- Authorizes child witnesses to testify in criminal proceedings relating to assault, homocide, sexual assault or endangering the welfare of a child via closed-circuit tv No Same as BLURB : CP L. child witness testimony Last Act: 04/20/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4254 | SCHNEIDERMAN -- Relates to geographical jurisdiction of offenses No Same as BLURB : CP L. jurisdiction of offenses Last Act: 04/20/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4257 | SCHNEIDERMAN -- Relates to the unsealing of criminal records No Same as BLURB : CP L. uns crm rcd Last Act: 04/20/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| Last Action Date: 04/21/09(Results Count = ) | |
| Bill No. | |
| A4393 | Weinstein -- Makes a technical correction to chapter 326 of the laws of 2008, for the expiration of family courts to hear certain ex parte applications for orders of protection Same as S 2353 BLURB : Ord. of protect: family court Last Act: 04/21/09 signed chap.17 |
| A5710 | Gottfried (MS) -- Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression and includes offenses regarding gender identity or expression under the hate crimes statute Same as Uni. S 2406 BLURB : Exec. ban gender idnty discrimntn Last Act: 04/21/09 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |
| S2405 | VOLKER -- Relates to a sentence of parole No Same as BLURB : CP L. sentence of parole Last Act: 04/21/09 referred to codes |
| S4282 | VALESKY -- Expands the definition of victim for purposes of making statements at sentencing to allow more than one relative to speak; allows display of photo of deceased Same as A 7254 BLURB : CP L. vctm fam membrs rt to spk Last Act: 04/21/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4292 | PARKER -- Sets procedures for the conduct of police line-ups: only one suspect may be presented at a time, notice to be given to witnesses, grounds for suppression of evidence Same as A 4215 BLURB : CP L. conduct police line-ups Last Act: 04/21/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4299 | JOHNSON C -- Authorizing paid leave for certain police and peace officers who are absent on military duty Same as A 1216 BLURB : Mil L. paid leave,cert.policeoffs Last Act: 04/21/09 REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS |
| S4302 | VALESKY -- Expands the geographical area of employment of university police officers Same as A 4940 BLURB : CP L. univ plce ofcr emplyt area Last Act: 04/21/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4305 | SCHNEIDERMAN -- Directs courts to exonerate bail and order recognizance when no grand jury action has occurred for 45 days from arraignment, unless the people show good cause Same as A 5542 BLURB : CP L. exoneration of bail Last Act: 04/21/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4308 | DEFRANCISCO -- Relates to the collection of DNA samples of designated offenders, the preservation of biological evidence and establishes the commission of exoneration review Same as A 6186 BLURB : Exec. DNA samples; offenders Last Act: 04/21/09 REFERRED TO FINANCE |
| Last Action Date: 04/22/09(Results Count = ) | |
| Bill No. | |
| A7703 | Rivera P (MS) -- Provides for the imposition of an additional determinate sentence of imprisonment for the commission of a felony as part of a street gang No Same as BLURB : Pen L. street gang crime Last Act: 04/22/09 referred to codes |
| A7704 | Rivera P (MS) -- Relates to fees for services rendered patients in state inpatient facilities pursuant to court orders No Same as BLURB : Men Hyg. fees for services Last Act: 04/22/09 referred to mental health |
| A7722 | Quinn (MS) -- Exempts police officers and firemen from service as a juror No Same as BLURB : Jud. police, fire, juror exempt Last Act: 04/22/09 referred to judiciary |
| A7727 | Weisenberg -- Designates members of the city of Long Beach auxiliary police as peace officers with certain additional powers No Same as BLURB : CP L. Long Beachaux pol; peace of Last Act: 04/22/09 referred to codes |
| S1510 | DEFRANCISCO -- Enacts Erin's law Same as A 182 BLURB : Pen L. enacts Erin's law Last Act: 04/22/09 1ST REPORT CAL.219 |
| S4341 | KRUGER -- Establishes increased fines, treatment, and imprisonment for sale or possession of controlled substances and marihuana No Same as BLURB : Pen L. increase drug penalties Last Act: 04/22/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4342 | KRUGER -- Allows employment of retired police officers as special security officers for school districts No Same as BLURB : Gen Mun. retire police officers Last Act: 04/22/09 REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| S4347 | KRUGER -- Provides for the time of staying, modifying or terminating family court orders in juvenile delinquency proceedings Same as A 4332 BLURB : Fam Ct. stay mod juv del order Last Act: 04/22/09 REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| S4354 | KRUGER -- Restricts plea bargaining for the crime of rape in the first degree Same as A 7633 BLURB : CP L. restrict rape plea bargain Last Act: 04/22/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4365 | HASSELL-THOMPSON -- Provides inmates and parolees with access to pre-sentence reports Same as A 3492 BLURB : Cor. inmates and paro acc. Last Act: 04/22/09 REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION |
| S4396 | SCHNEIDERMAN -- Establishes penalties for failure to provide a DNA sample and failure to register or verify as a sex offender Same as A 628 BLURB : Pen L. pnlts fail DNA; SORA Last Act: 04/22/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4399 | SCHNEIDERMAN -- Requires notice of risk of deportation of non-citizens, prior to accepting plea to a misdemeanor or violation Same as A 4963 BLURB : CP L. plea: risk of deportation Last Act: 04/22/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4405 | HASSELL-THOMPSON -- Defines necessary court appearance for purposes of determination of crime victim's award Same as A 6532-A BLURB : Exec. crime vctm. court app. def Last Act: 04/22/09 REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION |
| Last Action Date: 04/23/09(Results Count = ) | |
| Bill No. | |
| A2509A | Pretlow -- Provides greater accountability for seized assets No Same as BLURB : CPLR. acctblty. szd.assets Last Act: 04/23/09 amend and recommit to ways and means 04/23/09 print number 2509a |
| A3076B | Kavanagh (MS) -- Establishes a safety course requirement for firearm license No Same as BLURB : Pen L. safety course requirement Last Act: 04/23/09 advanced to third reading cal.344 |
| A4516B | Weinstein (MS) -- Relates to the accrual of merit time by certain inmates No Same as BLURB : Cor. merit time allowances Last Act: 04/23/09 advanced to third reading cal.387 |
| A7761 | Bradley -- Classifies the penalties for various provisions of animal cruelty; makes an increased penalty for multiple violations No Same as BLURB : Ag & Mkts. animal cruelty Last Act: 04/23/09 referred to agriculture |
| S4429 | DUANE -- Relates to motions to vacate judgment against victims of sex trafficking for certain prostitution offenses Same as A 7670 BLURB : CP L. sex traffic victim; vacate Last Act: 04/23/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4452 | SCHNEIDERMAN -- Exempts parties liable for failure to obey or enforce domestic violence orders of protection or temporary orders of protection from limited liability provisions Same as A 5516 BLURB : CPLR. ex lim lia: dom viol order Last Act: 04/23/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| Last Action Date: 04/24/09(Results Count = ) | |
| Bill No. | |
| A7171A | Abbate (MS) -- Provides procedures for resolution of disputes between a public employer and Suffolk county probation officers No Same as BLURB : Civ Serv. res ds Sflk Cty pk pol Last Act: 04/24/09 amend and recommit to governmental employees 04/24/09 print number 7171a |
| A7196A | Weisenberg -- Creates the mandatory ignition interlock program; repealer Same as S 27-B BLURB : V & T L. mand ignition interlock Last Act: 04/24/09 amend and recommit to transportation 04/24/09 print number 7196a |
| A7733A | Lupardo (MS) -- Authorizes a court to revoke the firearms license and seize the weapons of certain individuals No Same as BLURB : Pen L. firearm; disqualifying pur Last Act: 04/24/09 amend (t) and recommit to codes 04/24/09 print number 7733a |
| A7806 | Englebright -- Designates directors of public safety of the town of Brookhaven as peace officers Same as Uni. S 4553 BLURB : CP L. Brookhvn pub safe; peace of Last Act: 04/24/09 referred to codes |
| A7807 | Englebright -- Designates park rangers of the town of Brookhaven as peace officers Same as Uni. S 4552 BLURB : CP L. Brookhvn rangr; peace offcr Last Act: 04/24/09 referred to codes |
| S4508 | SCHNEIDERMAN -- Authorizes child witnesses to testify via closed-circuit television in criminal assault and endangering the welfare of a child proceedings Same as A 2778 BLURB : CP L. child witnss: assault, endg Last Act: 04/24/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4509 | SCHNEIDERMAN -- Relates to notification to victims of service of orders of protection No Same as BLURB : CP L. orders of protect; victims Last Act: 04/24/09 REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| S4550 | STACHOWSKI -- Permits a vulnerable child witness to testify by closed-circuit television concerning the offenses of murder Same as A 2779 BLURB : CP L. chld wtnss tstfy by televsn Last Act: 04/24/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4552 | LAVALLE -- Designates park rangers of the town of Brookhaven as peace officers Same as Uni. A 7807 BLURB : CP L. Brookhvn rangr; peace offcr Last Act: 04/24/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
| S4553 | LAVALLE -- Designates directors of public safety of the town of Brookhaven as peace officers Same as Uni. A 7806 BLURB : CP L. Brookhvn pub safe; peace of Last Act: 04/24/09 REFERRED TO CODES |
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