Requires notification of crime victims and witnesses of the death of the accused during judicial proceedings or incarceration.

New York A06563 amends the executive law to mandate that the superintendent establish procedures for notifying crime victims and witnesses of the death of the accused if it occurs during pending judicial proceedings, incarceration, parole, or post-release supervision, or when an order of protection exists. The bill also amends the public health law to require the commissioner and the department of health to provide specific information to victims and witnesses regarding their rights and the accused's imprisonment terms.

Requires notification of crime victims and witnesses of the death of the accused during judicial proceedings or incarceration.

New York A06563 amends the executive law to mandate that the superintendent establish procedures for notifying crime victims and witnesses of the death of the accused if it occurs during pending judicial proceedings, incarceration, parole, or post-release supervision, or when an order of protection exists. The bill also amends the public health law to require the commissioner and the department of health to provide specific information to victims and witnesses regarding their rights and the accused's imprisonment terms.