Allows a social worker or informal caregiver to accompany a vulnerable elderly person testifying in a grand jury proceeding, with district attorney.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow a social worker or informal caregiver to accompany a vulnerable elderly person testifying in a grand jury proceeding, concerning any type of offense, provided that the district attorney consents. The support person must take an oath to keep secret all matters before the grand jury.

Allows a social worker or informal caregiver to accompany a vulnerable elderly person testifying in a grand jury proceeding, with district attorney.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow a social worker or informal caregiver to accompany a vulnerable elderly person testifying in a grand jury proceeding, concerning any type of offense, provided that the district attorney consents. The support person must take an oath to keep secret all matters before the grand jury.