Allows electronic court appearances for criminal cases, excluding jury trials, in all New York counties, and for cases where personal appearance is.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to authorize electronic court appearances for criminal matters, excluding jury trials, in all counties in New York. It also allows for electronic appearances when a personal appearance would be impractical, unsafe, or excessively burdensome. Additionally, it permits sentencing to a period of incarceration to be conducted via electronic appearance for defendants who are already incarcerated. The provisions of this act are set to take effect immediately and will expire on September 1, 2028.

Allows electronic court appearances for criminal cases, excluding jury trials, in all New York counties, and for cases where personal appearance is.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to authorize electronic court appearances for criminal matters, excluding jury trials, in all counties in New York. It also allows for electronic appearances when a personal appearance would be impractical, unsafe, or excessively burdensome. Additionally, it permits sentencing to a period of incarceration to be conducted via electronic appearance for defendants who are already incarcerated. The provisions of this act are set to take effect immediately and will expire on September 1, 2028.