Clarifies provisions for protective orders for juries in New York.
New York A00921 amends the criminal procedure law to clarify the conditions under which a court may issue a protective order for juries. This order regulates the disclosure of jurors' names and addresses. The court may issue such an order if it finds good cause, considering factors such as threats to jurors' safety, the seriousness of the charges, and pretrial publicity. This act takes effect concurrently with a 2024 law amending the criminal procedure regarding protective orders for juries.
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