Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall mail a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.
Impact
If enacted, A06332 would amend New York's Criminal Procedure Law, specifically involving the obligations of district attorneys regarding communication with victims. This law could significantly impact how victims perceive their role in the criminal justice system, potentially increasing their trust in the system by providing them with timely and relevant information. The requirement for formal notification may also serve to raise awareness among victims regarding their rights and the proceedings that take place during a criminal trial.
Summary
Assembly Bill A06332 is designed to enhance communication with crime victims by requiring that after the acquittal or sentencing of a defendant in felony cases, the district attorney must notify victims who were not present during these proceedings. This is achieved by mandating the mailing of a written summary detailing the outcome of the trial or sentencing. The objective of this bill is to ensure that victims are kept informed about the legal outcomes that directly affect them, thus enhancing their engagement in the judicial process.
Contention
While the bill has garnered support for enhancing the rights and notifications for victims, there may be concerns regarding its implementation. Some stakeholders might argue that such requirements could place additional burdens on district attorneys, who already face significant workloads. Furthermore, there may be discussions surrounding privacy issues related to the dissemination of trial outcomes to victims, especially in sensitive cases. Balancing the need for transparency with the operational challenges faced by legal professionals will be a key point of contention as the bill proceeds through the legislative process.
Same As
Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall mail a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.
Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the clerk of the court, or such clerk's designee, shall mail a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.
Amends elements of the felony murder rule to require that defendant directly causes death or be an accomplice with the intent to cause death; permits vacating conviction or resentencing of defendants convicted of felony murder; amends maximum sentence; permits the defense of duress for victims of domestic violence; requires reporting of certain crime statistics and information.
Amends elements of the felony murder rule to require that defendant directly causes death or be an accomplice with the intent to cause death; permits vacating conviction or resentencing of defendants convicted of felony murder; amends maximum sentence; permits the defense of duress for victims of domestic violence; requires reporting of certain crime statistics and information.
Requires the district attorney to notify victims by letter of the final disposition of the case within sixty days of such disposition in cases where such final disposition includes a conviction; provides such letter shall also notify victims of their right to make a victim impact statement; allows them to personally appear at parole hearings and make such a statement.
Requires the district attorney to notify victims by letter of the final disposition of the case within sixty days of such disposition in cases where such final disposition includes a conviction; provides such letter shall also notify victims of their right to make a victim impact statement; allows them to personally appear at parole hearings and make such a statement.
Provides, in tort cases where one defendant has settled, that remaining defendants must elect, prior to trial, whether to reduce liability by the amount of the settlement or by the amount of the equitable share of damages delegated to the settler in the verdict.
Restores judicial discretion relating to bail reform; provides that when the defendant is charged with a felony, the court shall request of the applicable county pre-trial services agency a risk and needs assessment be conducted on the eligible defendant for the purpose of determining whether such defendant should be released on the defendant's own recognizance, released under non-monetary conditions or, where authorized, bail or commit the defendant to the custody of the sheriff; defines risks and needs assessment; makes related provisions.