New York S05095 mandates affirmative consent for witness contact information disclosure to defendants.

New York S05095 amends the criminal procedure law to require affirmative consent for the disclosure of contact information of witnesses to a defendant. The bill stipulates that denial of such consent must be justified by good cause, as determined by the court. This change aims to protect the privacy of witnesses who may not wish to share their contact information with defendants.

New York S05095 mandates affirmative consent for witness contact information disclosure to defendants.

New York S05095 amends the criminal procedure law to require affirmative consent for the disclosure of contact information of witnesses to a defendant. The bill stipulates that denial of such consent must be justified by good cause, as determined by the court. This change aims to protect the privacy of witnesses who may not wish to share their contact information with defendants.