Permits electronic arraignment in counties not wholly included within a city.

New York Assembly Bill A03700 amends the criminal procedure law to allow electronic arraignments in counties not wholly within a city. This process involves the defendant and other participants not being physically present in court but able to see and hear each other through an independent audio-visual system. The bill outlines conditions for electronic arraignments, including the defendant's written consent, potential delays in proceedings, and approval by the chief administrator of the courts.

Permits electronic arraignment in counties not wholly included within a city.

New York Assembly Bill A03700 amends the criminal procedure law to allow electronic arraignments in counties not wholly within a city. This process involves the defendant and other participants not being physically present in court but able to see and hear each other through an independent audio-visual system. The bill outlines conditions for electronic arraignments, including the defendant's written consent, potential delays in proceedings, and approval by the chief administrator of the courts.