S 144 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Repeals the portion of the criminal procedure law dealing with discovery and the ability for a defendant to request access to a crime scene or other relevant premises

This bill (S 144) repeals existing provisions in the criminal procedure law that governed discovery rules and allowed criminal defendants to request access to crime scenes or relevant premises. It directly affects defendants in criminal cases by removing their legal right to seek such access or discovery materials under the repealed sections. The bill makes no new provisions but eliminates specific procedural requirements from the current law. It is a straightforward repeal with no new mechanisms or policy changes. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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