New York S00578 authorizes courts to set bail or commit to custody individuals designated as sex offenders.

New York S00578 amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to set bail or commit to custody individuals who have been designated as sex offenders under article six-C of the correction law. The court must release the principal under non-monetary conditions if the principal is not a designated sex offender. However, if the principal is a designated sex offender, the court may set bail or commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff. The court must explain its determination and conditions on the record or in writing. This act takes effect 30 days after it becomes law.

New York S00578 authorizes courts to set bail or commit to custody individuals designated as sex offenders.

New York S00578 amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to set bail or commit to custody individuals who have been designated as sex offenders under article six-C of the correction law. The court must release the principal under non-monetary conditions if the principal is not a designated sex offender. However, if the principal is a designated sex offender, the court may set bail or commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff. The court must explain its determination and conditions on the record or in writing. This act takes effect 30 days after it becomes law.