New York S07353 amends the insurance law to require charitable bail organizations to only post bail for individuals who can prove they are indigent.

New York S07353 amends the insurance law to specify that charitable bail organizations can only post bail for individuals who can prove they are indigent. The bill defines "indigent" based on income, cash assets, and other assets. It mandates that the court determine indigence within 48 hours of arraignment and allows further inquiry during the proceedings. The bill also outlines factors the court should consider in determining indigence, such as income, property owned, and other assets.

New York S07353 amends the insurance law to require charitable bail organizations to only post bail for individuals who can prove they are indigent.

New York S07353 amends the insurance law to specify that charitable bail organizations can only post bail for individuals who can prove they are indigent. The bill defines "indigent" based on income, cash assets, and other assets. It mandates that the court determine indigence within 48 hours of arraignment and allows further inquiry during the proceedings. The bill also outlines factors the court should consider in determining indigence, such as income, property owned, and other assets.