Allows electronic court appearances in criminal cases statewide, subject to court discretion and defendant consent.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow electronic court appearances in criminal cases anywhere in New York, at the discretion of the court. The defendant must consent on the record after consulting with their counsel. The chief administrator of the courts must first approve the use of electronic appearances. This change applies to all criminal actions in the state.

Allows electronic court appearances in criminal cases statewide, subject to court discretion and defendant consent.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow electronic court appearances in criminal cases anywhere in New York, at the discretion of the court. The defendant must consent on the record after consulting with their counsel. The chief administrator of the courts must first approve the use of electronic appearances. This change applies to all criminal actions in the state.