Criminal Justice (Courts)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 9551: 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 for coercive control (domestic violence), mandates protective orders, and requires judicial training - strengthening victim protections within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9685: Relates to supporting depositions that are served at the time of issuance of a simplified information

This bill (A 9685) requires police officers or public servants to provide a written deposition detailing the factual basis for an arrest to defendants charged with minor offenses under "simplified information" (a streamlined charging process for less serious crimes). If a defendant makes a timely written request before pleading guilty or before trial begins (within 30 days of court appearance date), the court must order the officer to serve this deposition to the defendant or their attorney within 30 days or 5 days before trial, whichever comes first. It also clarifies that requests remain timely if the court appearance notice is defective, extending the deadline to 30 days after a not-guilty plea is entered or after notice of the right to a deposition is provided. This directly affects defendants in minor criminal cases by giving them earlier access to the officer's factual justification for the charges.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police to provide factual basis for arrest in minor cases, enhancing transparency and accountability in criminal proceedings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing

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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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failed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 8890: Relates to the effect the death of a defendant has on a pending appeal

Provides that if a defendant dies when they have a pending appeal, such appeal shall be dismissed and the trial court's judgment shall remain in effect.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDismisses appeals upon defendant's death, preventing posthumous review of convictions and reducing defendant rights in criminal proceedings.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10035: Relates to the effect the death of a defendant has on a pending appeal

Provides that if a defendant dies when they have a pending appeal, such appeal shall be dismissed and the trial court's judgment shall remain in effect.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDismisses pending appeals upon defendant's death, eliminating posthumous review and reducing defendant rights per bill summary.95% 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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