Criminal Justice (Courts)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6271: Grants superior court judges the authority to issue a temporary order of protection when an action is pending in a local criminal court

Authorizes courts to hold evidentiary hearings for a temporary order of protection in certain circumstances; grants superior court judges the authority to issue a temporary order of protection when an action is pending in a local criminal court in certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes judges to issue temporary protection orders during pending criminal cases, enhancing victim safety and procedural efficiency in criminal justice.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4670: Relates to grand jury proceedings

Provides that in grand jury proceedings when following submission to a grand jury of a criminal charge or charges, the grand jury dismisses all charges presented or directs the district attorney to dismiss all charges or directs the DA to file in a local criminal court an application for disclosure of certain materials; authorizes the court to limit disclosure of certain items where there is a reasonable likelihood that such disclosure may lead to the identity of a witness who is not a public servant or expert witness; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables grand jury dismissal of charges and protects witness identities, aligning with defendant rights and procedural safeguards in criminal justice reform.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 145: Makes the provisions of Kendra's law permanent

This bill permanently extends Kendra's Law, which requires court-ordered outpatient treatment for individuals with serious mental illness who have been involved in the criminal justice system. It removes the existing expiration date (June 30, 2027) from the law, making its provisions permanent. The bill directly affects people with severe mental illness who are subject to court-ordered treatment under Kendra's Law. Key provision: eliminating the temporary nature of the law, ensuring continued access to mandated outpatient care for eligible individuals without a sunset date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill permanently extends Kendra's Law, requiring court-ordered outpatient treatment for individuals with serious mental illness in the criminal justice system, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermanently extends court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment for severe mental illness, strengthening continuity of care and support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5630: Relates to extensions of order of protection

Allows family and criminal courts to extend orders of protection for up to two years beyond the expiration date of an issued order of protection if the court finds reason for an extension and places such reasoning on the record.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends victim protection orders in criminal courts, aligning with civil rights safeguards and victim safety in criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7661: Relates to the retention of court records pertaining to violent felonies

Bill A 7661 requires the chief administrator of courts to permanently retain all court records related to violent felony convictions. It directly affects individuals convicted of violent felonies by ensuring their court records cannot be destroyed or erased (expunged). The bill mandates that these records be exempt from standard retention schedules and kept indefinitely. This change applies to all court records associated with such convictions, without exception. The law takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticePrevents expungement of violent felony records, reducing defendant rights to clear records per bill's mandate.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4161: Prohibits removal of adolescent offenders to family court in certain circumstances

This bill (A 4161) amends New York's criminal procedure law to prevent adolescent offenders from being transferred to family court when they possessed a loaded firearm during the crime. It adds a specific condition (point iii) that requires the court to deny family court jurisdiction if the defendant had a loaded firearm as defined in Penal Law §265.00 at the time of the offense. The law directly affects minors charged with certain crimes who had a loaded firearm involved, mandating they proceed in criminal court instead of family court. This change clarifies the court's decision-making process under existing law without altering penalties or creating new offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill denies family court jurisdiction for minors with loaded firearm, mandating criminal court instead. Removes rehabilitative options and increases punitive measures, opposing reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 6182: Relates to reducing a police officer's pension to satisfy judgments in a wrongful death action

Relates to reducing a police officer's pension to satisfy judgments in a wrongful death action; provides that a police officer's pension may be reduced to no less than $20,000 to satisfy a wrongful death judgment; provides that a court shall hold a hearing to determine the amount of the reduction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability by allowing pension reductions to satisfy wrongful death judgments, ensuring officers face financial consequences for negligence in duty-related deaths.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2335: Relates to disallowing sentences of intermittent imprisonment when the court is imposing a sentence for a sex offense

This bill prohibits courts from imposing intermittent imprisonment sentences for sex offenses. It amends New York's penal law to explicitly exclude sex offense cases from the list of situations where intermittent imprisonment (serving time on weekends or specific days instead of continuously) may be used. The change directly affects judges sentencing individuals convicted of sex offenses under Article 130, removing intermittent imprisonment as a sentencing option for these cases. The law takes effect November 1st following enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prohibits intermittent sentences for sex offenses, restricting judicial discretion and increasing sentence severity, aligning with 'oppose' criteria of restricting defendant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6382: Relates to the use in evidence of the fact of possession or presence on the premises of condoms and other sexual and reproductive health devices

This bill prohibits law enforcement from using the possession of condoms or other reproductive health devices (like PrEP, lubricants, or emergency contraception) as evidence in court cases involving prostitution, sex trafficking, or related offenses. It directly affects individuals in sex trade or trafficking situations, particularly survivors of trafficking who face disproportionate targeting when condoms are seized as evidence. Key provisions amend laws to block such evidence in trials, hearings, and arrests, while requiring police training on these rules. The law aims to protect public health and reduce discriminatory impacts on vulnerable communities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits using condom possession as evidence in trafficking/prostitution cases, protecting survivors from unjust prosecution and advancing criminal justice reform by reducing harmful evidence practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1836: Relates to the prosecution of certain juveniles between the ages of 16 and 18 charged with certain felony offenses, including possession of a firearm

Relates to the prosecution of certain juveniles between the ages of 16 and 18 charged with certain felony offenses, including possession of a firearm; relates to the transfer of such cases to family court.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTransfers juvenile felony cases to family court, emphasizing rehabilitation over prosecution, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Juvenile Justice

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