Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment for a conviction that was subsequently decriminalized; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.
Provides that no state or local correctional facility shall deny entry to a person visiting such facility due to the fact that such person is menstruating or has a contraceptive device or appears on body scan imaging or alternative methods to have or be using a menstrual product or contraceptive device.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changing how judges are selected for New York City's family court and city-wide criminal courts. Currently, the mayor appoints family court judges without needing approval, but this legislation would require the mayor to get consent from the city council before making those appointments. For criminal court judges, the bill suggests they would be elected by voters instead of appointed by the mayor, while family court judges would remain appointed with council approval. The changes aim to alter the existing appointment process to include more oversight or public participation in selecting these judges.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the New York Court of Appeals to create rules allowing the electronic filing and service of legal documents for both civil and criminal cases. It specifically permits digital submission of briefs, motions, and other papers while ensuring that unrepresented individuals and certain attorneys are not required to use electronic systems. Before implementing these rules, the court must seek feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, including bar associations, legal service providers, and public defenders. The legislation takes effect on July 1 of the following year, with the court allowed to finalize necessary technical rules immediately.
Provides additional protection to judges and their family members under the Judicial Security Act; expands protection to domestic partners and adult children; relates to records to be kept private; relates to the continuation of the prohibition against the public disclosure of personal information; authorizes the chief administrator of the courts to develop procedures necessary to prevent the disclosure of personal information in the possession of the unified court system.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows minors under 18 to participate in certain court arraignments via electronic appearance instead of appearing in person. It permits this under specific conditions, such as when the minor is hospitalized, facing extreme weather, requesting the option with a guarantee of non-monetary release, or when no Youth Part judge is available. For electronic appearances involving minors, the court must determine that the virtual format serves the child's best interests and that physical attendance would unnecessarily disrupt important activities like school or medical treatment. The law also requires that all parties, including the prosecutor and the minor's legal advisor, consent to the electronic process on the record.
Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.
Permits an eligible retirement system member to receive, in lieu of an ordinary death benefit, a death benefit such member would otherwise be entitled to receive provided such member is a state-paid judge or justice of the unified court system or a housing judge of the civil court of the city of New York.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's Family Court Act to replace gendered terms like "father," "mother," and "paternity" with gender-neutral language such as "parent" and "parentage" throughout relevant legal provisions. It directly affects family court proceedings involving parentage determination, child support, and genetic testing orders, ensuring terminology aligns with inclusive language standards. Key mechanisms include updating specific sections of the law (e.g., changing "paternity" to "parentage" in sections governing support proceedings, genetic testing, and court orders). The changes apply to all cases where parentage is established or contested under the Family Court Act. This is a technical update to legal terminology, not a substantive policy change.
Requires that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains.
