The 2017 Criminal Justice Reform Act
Reform New York's Bail System
Judges will be allowed to use risk assessments as part of bail determinations. Low-risk individuals may be released before trial.
Ensure Access to a Speedy Trial
New York will take action to ensure that criminal cases proceed to trial quickly.
Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility
New York is only one of two states that automatically treat teenagers as adults in criminal court with potential imprisonment.
Proposals
Improve Witness Identification Procedures
Witness identification and its use at trial must be conducted fairly - protected from any bias or outside influence.
Record Police Interrogations for Serious Offenses
To protect the integrity and reliability of evidence obtained through custodial interrogations, video-recording should be required.
Extend the Hurrell-Harring Settlement Reforms
Under this proposal, the state will fund 100% of the costs necessary to extend the reforms of quality criminal defense to all New Yorkers.
Achievements
Our Accomplishments
The Youth Justice Institute is Created
NY Becomes the First State to Appoint a Special Prosecutor
Governor Cuomo Signs Law Expanding NY's DNA Databank
What's Next?
Pass the 2017 Criminal Justice Reform Act
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