New York A03619 grants the attorney-general jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute police misconduct.

New York A03619 amends the executive law to grant the attorney-general the authority to investigate and prosecute any criminal offenses committed by police officers, regardless of whether the offenses occurred in the course of their duties. The attorney-general can appear in person or through a deputy or assistant before any court or grand jury, exercising all powers and duties that a district attorney would otherwise have. The bill specifies that the court or grand jury should not be located in the county where the alleged offense occurred.

New York A03619 grants the attorney-general jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute police misconduct.

New York A03619 amends the executive law to grant the attorney-general the authority to investigate and prosecute any criminal offenses committed by police officers, regardless of whether the offenses occurred in the course of their duties. The attorney-general can appear in person or through a deputy or assistant before any court or grand jury, exercising all powers and duties that a district attorney would otherwise have. The bill specifies that the court or grand jury should not be located in the county where the alleged offense occurred.