New York A02259 amends the criminal procedure law to require town attorneys to collect fines, restitution, or reparation from corporations in Nassau.

New York A02259 amends Section 420.20 of the criminal procedure law to mandate that town attorneys in Nassau County institute proceedings to collect fines, restitution, or reparation from corporations. If these payments are not made at the time of sentencing, they can be collected like a civil judgment. The attorney general, county attorneys, or town attorneys are responsible for these collections, depending on the location of the proceedings. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A02259 amends the criminal procedure law to require town attorneys to collect fines, restitution, or reparation from corporations in Nassau.

New York A02259 amends Section 420.20 of the criminal procedure law to mandate that town attorneys in Nassau County institute proceedings to collect fines, restitution, or reparation from corporations. If these payments are not made at the time of sentencing, they can be collected like a civil judgment. The attorney general, county attorneys, or town attorneys are responsible for these collections, depending on the location of the proceedings. The act takes effect immediately.