New York A01074 amends the criminal procedure law to define "extraordinary circumstances" and "significant physical injury" for courts considering.

New York A01074 amends the criminal procedure law to refine the criteria for courts when deciding whether to transfer adolescent offenders to family court. The bill defines "extraordinary circumstances" as highly unusual and heinous facts or multiple events of criminality, along with proof that the defendant would not benefit from transfer. It also defines "significant physical injury" as physical injury involving a risk of death, substantial pain, disfigurement, or loss of bodily function.

New York A01074 amends the criminal procedure law to define "extraordinary circumstances" and "significant physical injury" for courts considering.

New York A01074 amends the criminal procedure law to refine the criteria for courts when deciding whether to transfer adolescent offenders to family court. The bill defines "extraordinary circumstances" as highly unusual and heinous facts or multiple events of criminality, along with proof that the defendant would not benefit from transfer. It also defines "significant physical injury" as physical injury involving a risk of death, substantial pain, disfigurement, or loss of bodily function.