New York A07623 amends the penal law and criminal procedure law to address criminal contempt and escape.

New York A07623 amends the penal law and criminal procedure law to address criminal contempt and escape. It modifies the definition of criminal contempt to include violations of certain orders, such as orders of protection. The bill also permits bail or remand for individuals charged with criminal contempt. Additionally, it specifies that absconding while under electronic monitoring constitutes escape. The changes apply to all orders issued regardless of when they were issued.

New York A07623 amends the penal law and criminal procedure law to address criminal contempt and escape.

New York A07623 amends the penal law and criminal procedure law to address criminal contempt and escape. It modifies the definition of criminal contempt to include violations of certain orders, such as orders of protection. The bill also permits bail or remand for individuals charged with criminal contempt. Additionally, it specifies that absconding while under electronic monitoring constitutes escape. The changes apply to all orders issued regardless of when they were issued.