Allows defendants to respond to certain local violation appearance tickets by mail.

New York Assembly Bill A08133 amends the criminal procedure law to allow defendants to respond to appearance tickets for local violations, including zoning ordinance or building code violations, by mail. It establishes procedures for such pleas by mail, including the ability to enter a plea of not guilty or guilty by mail. The bill specifies that any fine or penalty imposed on a guilty plea is tentative until paid in full. The changes take effect immediately.

Allows defendants to respond to certain local violation appearance tickets by mail.

New York Assembly Bill A08133 amends the criminal procedure law to allow defendants to respond to appearance tickets for local violations, including zoning ordinance or building code violations, by mail. It establishes procedures for such pleas by mail, including the ability to enter a plea of not guilty or guilty by mail. The bill specifies that any fine or penalty imposed on a guilty plea is tentative until paid in full. The changes take effect immediately.