New York A01836 amends criminal procedure and family court laws to handle certain felony cases involving 16-18 year olds.

New York A01836 amends the criminal procedure law and family court act to change how certain felony cases involving 16-18 year olds are prosecuted. It allows the court to transfer cases of certain felonies committed by 16-18 year olds from criminal court to family court. The bill specifies which felonies qualify for transfer and outlines the criteria the court must consider when deciding whether to transfer a case. It also establishes an electronic sharing mechanism between family court, youth part, and prosecutors to facilitate case transfers.

New York A01836 amends criminal procedure and family court laws to handle certain felony cases involving 16-18 year olds.

New York A01836 amends the criminal procedure law and family court act to change how certain felony cases involving 16-18 year olds are prosecuted. It allows the court to transfer cases of certain felonies committed by 16-18 year olds from criminal court to family court. The bill specifies which felonies qualify for transfer and outlines the criteria the court must consider when deciding whether to transfer a case. It also establishes an electronic sharing mechanism between family court, youth part, and prosecutors to facilitate case transfers.