New York S00503 allows courts to admit evidence of similar crimes in sexual offense cases.

New York S00503 amends the criminal procedure law by adding a new section 60.77. This section permits courts to admit evidence that a defendant committed any other sexual offense in accordance with federal rules of evidence. The evidence can be considered if relevant to the defendant's motive, intent, absence of mistake, common scheme, or identity. If the prosecutor intends to offer such evidence, they must disclose it to the defendant at least fifteen days before trial. The act takes effect 60 days after becoming law and applies to all pending cases thereafter.

New York S00503 allows courts to admit evidence of similar crimes in sexual offense cases.

New York S00503 amends the criminal procedure law by adding a new section 60.77. This section permits courts to admit evidence that a defendant committed any other sexual offense in accordance with federal rules of evidence. The evidence can be considered if relevant to the defendant's motive, intent, absence of mistake, common scheme, or identity. If the prosecutor intends to offer such evidence, they must disclose it to the defendant at least fifteen days before trial. The act takes effect 60 days after becoming law and applies to all pending cases thereafter.