Permits admission of similar crimes in sexual offense cases in New York.

New York Assembly Bill A06203 amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to admit evidence of other sexual offenses committed by the defendant in sexual offense cases. The prosecutor must disclose this evidence to the defendant at least fifteen days before trial. The bill defines "sexual offense" as any conduct or attempted conduct prohibited by law in any jurisdiction. The act will take effect 60 days after becoming law and applies to all pending cases thereafter.

Permits admission of similar crimes in sexual offense cases in New York.

New York Assembly Bill A06203 amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to admit evidence of other sexual offenses committed by the defendant in sexual offense cases. The prosecutor must disclose this evidence to the defendant at least fifteen days before trial. The bill defines "sexual offense" as any conduct or attempted conduct prohibited by law in any jurisdiction. The act will take effect 60 days after becoming law and applies to all pending cases thereafter.