Criminal Justice (Courts)

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 11388: Provides additional protection to judges and their family members under the Judicial Security Act

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens judicial security by expanding protections for judges and families, enhancing the safety of the justice system infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9768: Relates to proof of claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment

This bill amends the Court of Claims Act to clarify the specific legal conditions under which individuals can file claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment. It directly affects people who have been pardoned for innocence or whose convictions were reversed or vacated due to constitutional violations or specific statutory errors. The key provision updates the list of acceptable grounds for overturning a conviction, including new references to sections of the Criminal Procedure Law and constitutional breaches. By modifying these requirements, the legislation defines exactly what evidence a claimant must present to prove their case in court.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill clarifies grounds for unjust conviction claims, protecting civil rights and promoting criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9824: Allows certain minor defendants to utilize electronic appearances

This 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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill supports criminal justice reform by allowing minors to appear electronically, reducing barriers to court access and prioritizing the child's best interests.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes digital equity by expanding access to electronic court appearances for minors, ensuring technology facilitates justice rather than hindering it.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11094: Relates to companion animals

Provides that companion animals, as sentient beings, shall be considered victims of animal cruelty crimes, including but not limited to all offenses as defined in article twenty-six of the agriculture and markets law, and shall be treated as such in a court of law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by redefining companion animals as victims in cruelty cases, enhancing legal protections and accountability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 10104: Includes offenses involving physical harm or danger to others to be qualifying offenses for the purpose of allowing a principal to be eligible to be held on bail

Includes offenses involving situations where a person physically harms another or engages in conduct that results in an unacceptable level of danger as qualifying offenses for the purpose of allowing a principal to be eligible to be held on bail; requires the Office of Court Administration, in conjunction with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, to manage an electronic tracking system maintaining a record of all bail decisions and to deliver a report to the legislature.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances bail oversight and accountability by mandating an electronic tracking system for bail decisions, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 9936: Relates to adjournments for right to counsel

Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures right to counsel by mandating trial adjournments, protecting defendant rights and promoting fair trial standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11118: Prohibits the disclosure of the personal information of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, judges or prosecutors

Prohibits the disclosure of the home address, personal telephone numbers, personal email addresses or personal social media handles of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, a judge of any court of law of this state, or a New York state, county or municipal prosecutor or the spouse or child thereof; relates to criminal penalties; permits civil action.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects the privacy of judges, prosecutors, and first responders, enhancing safety and supporting the integrity of the justice system.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects personal data privacy by restricting disclosure of digital identifiers like email and social media handles for first responders and judges.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Data Privacy Social Media

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9773: Relates to remedies for unlawful discharge or discrimination for the exercise of an employee's right to be absent from employment for jury duty

Creates, in addition to the existing sanction of criminal contempt of court, the remedies of labor law civil penalties and employee's right to bring civil action for unlawful discharge, penalty or discrimination on account of the exercise by an employee of a juror's right to be absent from employment by reason of jury service.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights by preventing unlawful discharge or discrimination against employees exercising jury duty rights.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens worker protections by adding civil remedies for employees discharged for serving on jury duty.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 9975: Prohibits the disclosure of the personal information of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, judges or prosecutors

Prohibits the disclosure of the home address, personal telephone numbers, personal email addresses or personal social media handles of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, a judge of any court of law of this state, or a New York state, county or municipal prosecutor or the spouse or child thereof; relates to criminal penalties; permits civil action.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects personal information of law enforcement, judges, and prosecutors, enhancing their safety and supporting the justice system's integrity.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects data privacy by prohibiting disclosure of personal information, including digital identifiers like email and social media handles.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Data Privacy Social Media

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10106: Grants peace officer status to uniformed court officers of the village of Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County

This bill amends state law to grant peace officer status to uniformed court officers employed by the village of Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County. Under the new provisions, these officers will receive specific law enforcement powers but are prohibited from carrying firearms unless they hold a valid license. Furthermore, any officer who is not currently a certified police or peace officer must complete mandatory training before exercising these new authorities. The changes become effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill grants peace officer status and law enforcement powers to court officers, enhancing local law enforcement capabilities and criminal justice oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Policing

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