New York S06735 amends criminal procedure law to allow peremptory challenges in cases with an even number of defendants when there is a tie.

New York S06735 amends the criminal procedure law to modify the rules for peremptory challenges in joint trials. Specifically, it ensures that if there is a tie when there is an even number of defendants, a peremptory challenge must be allowed. This change applies to cases where two or more defendants are tried jointly, treating them as a single party for the purpose of peremptory challenges. The bill also specifies that a peremptory challenge by one or more defendants must be allowed if a majority of the defendants join in the challenge. This amendment takes effect immediately.

New York S06735 amends criminal procedure law to allow peremptory challenges in cases with an even number of defendants when there is a tie.

New York S06735 amends the criminal procedure law to modify the rules for peremptory challenges in joint trials. Specifically, it ensures that if there is a tie when there is an even number of defendants, a peremptory challenge must be allowed. This change applies to cases where two or more defendants are tried jointly, treating them as a single party for the purpose of peremptory challenges. The bill also specifies that a peremptory challenge by one or more defendants must be allowed if a majority of the defendants join in the challenge. This amendment takes effect immediately.