Establishes conviction integrity units to review criminal convictions and sentences.

New York A07776 establishes conviction integrity units, which are programs created by prosecution agencies to review criminal convictions and sentences. These units can make recommendations for changes based on factors like new evidence or factual innocence. The prosecution agency has discretion over whether to accept these recommendations. The bill also allows for petitions to the superior court for relief, which can include vacating a conviction or ordering a new trial. The superior court has discretion in granting relief, and victims must be notified if a petition is filed.

Establishes conviction integrity units to review criminal convictions and sentences.

New York A07776 establishes conviction integrity units, which are programs created by prosecution agencies to review criminal convictions and sentences. These units can make recommendations for changes based on factors like new evidence or factual innocence. The prosecution agency has discretion over whether to accept these recommendations. The bill also allows for petitions to the superior court for relief, which can include vacating a conviction or ordering a new trial. The superior court has discretion in granting relief, and victims must be notified if a petition is filed.