Criminal Justice (Judges)

in committee · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10679: Includes certain violations involving children as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail

This bill expands the list of crimes that allow a judge to set monetary bail by adding any offense where a defendant is accused of causing physical, psychological, or emotional harm to a child under eighteen. It directly affects criminal defendants charged with such offenses, as they would now be subject to potential cash bail requirements rather than automatic release on their own recognizance. The legislation updates multiple sections of the state's criminal procedure law to ensure this new category is consistently applied during pretrial proceedings.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands bail eligibility for offenses involving harm to children, restricting defendants' rights by requiring cash bail instead of release on recognizance.85% confidence

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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

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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

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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

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10577: Requires the reporting of completed judicial training as mandated by part 17 of the rules of the chief judge of the New York state unified court system

Requires the reporting of completed judicial training as mandated by part 17 of the rules of the chief judge of the New York state unified court system.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates judicial training reporting, enhancing judicial accountability and oversight within the court system, which strengthens criminal justice integrity.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 10674: Requires probation, investigation and diagnostic assessment of certain juvenile delinquents with discernible handicapping conditions prior to dispositional hearings

Provides that prior to a dispositional hearing the judge shall order a probation investigation and a diagnostic assessment of a juvenile delinquent whom the court reasonably finds, on the record, to have a demonstrable need for a remediation of a discernible handicapping condition; allows judges to refer custody through various state agencies for placement into programs under protocol and funding provisions currently in existence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates diagnostic assessments and rehabilitation programs for juvenile delinquents with handicapping conditions, promoting restorative justice and reducing recidivism through proper intervention.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4602: Relates to the right of defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have such matter appear before a judge or justice admitted to practice law in New York

Relates to the right of defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have such matter appear before a judge or justice admitted to practice law in New York; creates an automatic right to have a case reassigned to an attorney judge.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures defendants appear before licensed attorney judges, protecting rights and enhancing court fairness in criminal proceedings.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7450: Relates to the right of defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have such matter appear before a judge or justice admitted to practice law in New York

Relates to the right of defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have such matter appear before a judge or justice admitted to practice law in New York; creates an automatic right to have a case reassigned to an attorney judge.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures defendants in felony/misdemeanor cases have cases reassigned to attorney judges, strengthening due process and defendant rights in court proceedings.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2303: Requires probation, investigation and diagnostic assessment of certain juvenile delinquents with discernible handicapping conditions prior to dispositional hearings

Provides that prior to a dispositional hearing the judge shall order a probation investigation and a diagnostic assessment of a juvenile delinquent whom the court reasonably finds, on the record, to have a demonstrable need for a remediation of a discernible handicapping condition; allows judges to refer custody through various state agencies for placement into programs under protocol and funding provisions currently in existence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires assessments and referrals for juvenile offenders with disabilities to promote rehabilitation over punishment, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7451: Provides for review of bail data reports by the state commission on judicial conduct

Provides for review of bail data reports by the state commission on judicial conduct to study such reports for evidence of bias or prejudice by any judge or justice, and where appropriate based on such reports, to initiate, investigate, and hear complaints and otherwise comment on matters of bias and prejudice evidenced therein.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates review of bail data for judicial bias, enhancing accountability and addressing prejudice in court decisions - direct criminal justice reform indicator.90% confidence

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