New York A04380 authorizes courts to use courthouse facility dogs to support witnesses in judicial proceedings, especially those under 18 or with.

New York A04380 amends the judiciary law to allow courts to use courthouse facility dogs to support witnesses in judicial proceedings. Courts must allow witnesses under 18 or with developmental disabilities to use a courthouse facility dog if available. Other witnesses may also use a courthouse facility dog if available. Courthouse facility dogs must be specially trained and selected for legal system services. Courts must state the basis for allowing a courthouse facility dog if the circumstances warrant it.

New York A04380 authorizes courts to use courthouse facility dogs to support witnesses in judicial proceedings, especially those under 18 or with.

New York A04380 amends the judiciary law to allow courts to use courthouse facility dogs to support witnesses in judicial proceedings. Courts must allow witnesses under 18 or with developmental disabilities to use a courthouse facility dog if available. Other witnesses may also use a courthouse facility dog if available. Courthouse facility dogs must be specially trained and selected for legal system services. Courts must state the basis for allowing a courthouse facility dog if the circumstances warrant it.