Enhances criminal investigations and prosecutions by requiring video recordings of interrogations in certain cases.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law and the family court act to enhance criminal investigations and prosecutions. It mandates video recordings of interrogations in specific circumstances, such as when a person is subject to custodial interrogation by a public servant. The recordings must be conducted in a manner that makes the persons and their speech intelligible. The bill also outlines exceptions to the video recording requirement, such as when electronic recording equipment malfunctions or if recording would jeopardize safety.

Enhances criminal investigations and prosecutions by requiring video recordings of interrogations in certain cases.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law and the family court act to enhance criminal investigations and prosecutions. It mandates video recordings of interrogations in specific circumstances, such as when a person is subject to custodial interrogation by a public servant. The recordings must be conducted in a manner that makes the persons and their speech intelligible. The bill also outlines exceptions to the video recording requirement, such as when electronic recording equipment malfunctions or if recording would jeopardize safety.