Criminal Justice (Courts)

signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8762: Relates to the removal of actions to certain courts in an adjoining county

Allows the removal of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county and provides for the reversion to the original court of record where the defendant fails to comply with or complete the mental health court program.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates mental health court diversion for eligible defendants, promoting rehabilitation over traditional sentencing and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10024: Relates to certain guilty pleas

Relates to certain guilty pleas where the plea is in the interest of justice and which are entered into with both the permission of the court and the consent of the people.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires court permission and consent for guilty pleas deemed 'in the interest of justice,' potentially protecting defendant rights and promoting fairer plea processes.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8944: Relates to certain guilty pleas

Relates to certain guilty pleas where the plea is in the interest of justice and which are entered into with both the permission of the court and the consent of the people.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires court permission and consent for guilty pleas 'in the interest of justice,' aligning with protections for defendant rights and fair process in criminal justice.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 20, 2026

A 9494: Relates to the removal of actions to certain courts in an adjoining county

Allows the removal of criminal actions to a mental health court in an adjoining county and provides for the reversion to the original court of record where the defendant fails to comply with or complete the mental health court program.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows mental health court diversion for criminal cases, promoting rehabilitation over incarceration - key reform strategy aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables mental health court diversion, supporting treatment access for defendants with mental health needs as part of court system integration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 9613: Enacts the family protection act; repealer

This bill amends New York's Family Court Act to strengthen protections for children in custody cases. It adds specific grounds for terminating parental rights, including when a parent is convicted of certain violent crimes against a child (like assault in the second degree) or has had parental rights terminated for a sibling. The law requires courts to find that reunification efforts would be "in the best interests of the child" before ending parental rights in these situations. It directly affects parents facing custody proceedings involving serious criminal histories or prior family court decisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill links parental rights termination to criminal convictions (e.g., violent crimes against children), strengthening child protection within family court's application of criminal justice outcomes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 23, 2026

S 8633: Relates to coercive control

Relates to coercive control; provides that the family court and the criminal courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over acts which constitute coercive control; provides that courts may issue orders of protection upon a finding of coercive control; directs the office of court administration, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence and certain organizations, to develop and administer training for judges and court clerks on coercive control.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands court jurisdiction over coercive control, mandates protection orders, and requires training for judges/clerks - strengthening domestic violence response within criminal justice framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1652: Relates to a tax credit for employment of an individual who has successfully completed a judicial diversion substance abuse treatment program or graduated from drug court

Establishes a tax credit for employment of an individual who has successfully completed a judicial diversion substance abuse treatment program or graduated from drug court.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for employers hiring individuals from substance abuse treatment programs, providing targeted tax relief to incentivize employment in social services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides tax credit for hiring individuals completing drug court/diversion programs, directly supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through employment opportunities.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credit for hiring individuals who completed substance abuse treatment, supporting recovery and reintegration into workforce as part of healthcare for substance use disorders.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Courts Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3423: Grants court reporters peace officer status

Bill A 3423 grants court reporters and senior court reporters within New York's unified court system the legal status of peace officers. This change provides them with specific legal authority during court proceedings, such as the power to make arrests for offenses committed in their presence. However, the bill explicitly states this status does not permit carrying, possessing, or disposing of firearms without an additional license under New York's penal law. The bill was referred to the Codes committee on January 27, 2025, and focuses solely on defining the scope of court reporters' official authority.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeGrants court reporters peace officer authority to maintain order during proceedings, strengthening court operations within criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3048: Relates to the confidentiality and expungement of records in juvenile delinquency cases in the family court

Relates to the confidentiality and expungement of records in juvenile delinquency cases in the family court; requires certain records to be expunged automatically.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates automatic expungement of juvenile delinquency records, reducing barriers to rehabilitation and aligning with criminal justice reform principles by limiting long-term consequences of minor offenses.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2391: Relates to protecting witnesses in criminal prosecutions from intimidation and threats

Relates to protecting witnesses in criminal prosecutions from intimidation and threats by permitting the court to withhold disclosure of names and other information if the court finds on the record that such witness is subject to potential intimidation, violence or threats.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects witness rights in criminal prosecutions, preventing intimidation to ensure fair trials and aligns with criminal justice reform goals of safeguarding civil rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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