New York A06353 allows individuals to petition courts for grand jury materials based on enduring historical importance.

New York A06353 amends the criminal procedure law to allow a person to petition the court for grand jury proceeding materials if they are of enduring historical importance. This means the release of such grand jury information would enhance the existing historical record, foster further scholarly discussion, and improve the public's understanding of a significant historical event. Grand jury records forty years old or older are presumed to have historical importance. Upon finding such importance, a court must release the records.

New York A06353 allows individuals to petition courts for grand jury materials based on enduring historical importance.

New York A06353 amends the criminal procedure law to allow a person to petition the court for grand jury proceeding materials if they are of enduring historical importance. This means the release of such grand jury information would enhance the existing historical record, foster further scholarly discussion, and improve the public's understanding of a significant historical event. Grand jury records forty years old or older are presumed to have historical importance. Upon finding such importance, a court must release the records.