Criminal Justice (Victims' Rights)

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 6, 2025

S 7546: Requires the district attorney to mail disposition of criminal felony trial to any crime victim not present at time defendant sentenced or acquitted after completion of trial

Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall mail a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires district attorneys to notify victims of felony trial outcomes, advancing victim rights protection in criminal justice process.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4246: Provides for the return of fines, restitution and reparation payments where there was an unjust conviction

Provides for the return of fines, restitution and reparation payments and any interest thereon where a defendant is subsequently pardoned upon the ground of innocence or the conviction is reversed or vacated.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReturns fines/restitution to wrongfully convicted, directly protecting civil rights and advancing criminal justice reform by correcting systemic errors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5586: Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board

Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board; provides that such oral statement shall be made to the members of the state board of parole who will determine whether the defendant is released.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows victim family input in parole hearings, enhancing victim rights and transparency in criminal justice proceedings90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8354: Requires that all victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing

Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires parole board review of victim impact statements, strengthening victim involvement in criminal justice process and enhancing transparency in parole decisions.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7234: Bars recovery for personal injuries incurred by persons committing crimes from the victim or person acting on behalf of the victim

Bars completely the recovery of damages from the victim or a person acting on behalf of the victim for personal injury sustained by a person convicted of a crime when such injury occurred during the commission of such crime or while fleeing therefrom.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBars victims from seeking damages for injuries caused during crimes, reducing victim rights within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 889: Relates to appeals of parole determination

Relates to appeals of parole determination, including parole release interviews, parole decisions by the board and petitions regarding release decisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes appeal process for parole decisions, protecting defendant rights and due process within criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4629: Relates to a victim's right to appeal to the state parole board

Provides that where the board has made a determination granting discretionary release to an incarcerated individual pursuant to this section, the crime victim or the victim's representative, where the crime victim is deceased or is mentally or physically incapacitated, has the right to file an appeal of such determination.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill grants crime victims right to appeal parole decisions, enhancing victim protections within criminal justice system95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6358: Enacts the "child sex crime victims protection act"

Enacts the "child sex crime victims protection act"; establishes alternative sentencing procedures for victims of child sex crimes who commit crimes against their abusers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes alternative sentencing for child sex crime victims who commit crimes against abusers, protecting victims' rights and reducing recidivism through trauma-informed sentencing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Sentencing Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7668: Relates to requiring the office of victim assistance to notify crime victims of the availability of victim support services

Requires the office of victim assistance to notify crime victims of the availability of victim support services by providing such victims with a written notice of the availability of statewide programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires victim notification for support services, enhancing victim rights and system responsiveness within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6563: Relates to notification of crime victims of the death of the accused

Requires the notification of a crime victim or witness of the death of the accused if such person dies during pending judicial proceedings or during any period of incarceration, parole or post-release supervision, or when an order of protection exists.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates victim notification upon accused's death during proceedings, protecting victim rights and advancing victim-centered criminal justice policies within court processes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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