Permits judicial discretion based on dangerousness when issuing a securing order; allows for limited pre-trial detention upon such a determination.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow judges to consider the dangerousness of a defendant when issuing a securing order. It permits limited pre-trial detention if the defendant is deemed dangerous. The bill extends the time period for discovery from twenty to forty-five days. It also allows for the immediate issuance of a bench warrant for failure to appear for certain principals charged with hate crimes. Additionally, the bill places restrictions on when appearance tickets may be issued, prohibiting their issuance under certain conditions.

Permits judicial discretion based on dangerousness when issuing a securing order; allows for limited pre-trial detention upon such a determination.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow judges to consider the dangerousness of a defendant when issuing a securing order. It permits limited pre-trial detention if the defendant is deemed dangerous. The bill extends the time period for discovery from twenty to forty-five days. It also allows for the immediate issuance of a bench warrant for failure to appear for certain principals charged with hate crimes. Additionally, the bill places restrictions on when appearance tickets may be issued, prohibiting their issuance under certain conditions.