Authorizes electronic court appearances for criminal matters in all New York counties, excluding jury trials, and allows for electronic sentencing.

New York A03219 amends the criminal procedure law to allow electronic court appearances for criminal matters in all counties, excluding jury trials. The court may conduct virtual appearances if a personal appearance would be impractical, unsafe, or excessively burdensome, with the defendant's consent. Additionally, the bill allows for electronic sentencing for defendants already incarcerated. The changes take effect immediately but will be repealed on September 1, 2028.

Authorizes electronic court appearances for criminal matters in all New York counties, excluding jury trials, and allows for electronic sentencing.

New York A03219 amends the criminal procedure law to allow electronic court appearances for criminal matters in all counties, excluding jury trials. The court may conduct virtual appearances if a personal appearance would be impractical, unsafe, or excessively burdensome, with the defendant's consent. Additionally, the bill allows for electronic sentencing for defendants already incarcerated. The changes take effect immediately but will be repealed on September 1, 2028.