Allows judges more options for when to impose bail or commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff for certain crimes.

New York A05212 amends the criminal procedure law to give judges more discretion in deciding when to impose bail or commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff. This applies to cases involving burglary in the second degree, robbery in the second degree, and crimes resulting in death or serious physical injury. The changes take effect on November 1 following the bill's enactment.

Allows judges more options for when to impose bail or commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff for certain crimes.

New York A05212 amends the criminal procedure law to give judges more discretion in deciding when to impose bail or commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff. This applies to cases involving burglary in the second degree, robbery in the second degree, and crimes resulting in death or serious physical injury. The changes take effect on November 1 following the bill's enactment.