S 4547 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to judicial diversion programs; repealer

S 4547 establishes a dedicated "diversion part" in every county court to handle judicial diversion cases for eligible defendants. It directly affects individuals charged with specific class B, C, D, or E felonies (excluding certain serious offenses like class A felonies) who have a qualifying mental health or substance use diagnosis. The bill requires a clinical evaluation by licensed professionals to determine if diversion is appropriate, including recommendations for evidence-based treatment (like counseling or medication) instead of incarceration. It repeals outdated provisions about alcohol/substance use evaluations and clarifies eligibility criteria for this program.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
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May 22, 2025
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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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Feb 6, 2025
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REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
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