New York S07360 amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to issue orders of protection for harassment.

New York S07360 amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to issue orders of protection for harassment. The court may issue an order of protection upon sentencing for any criminal offense or violation if a temporary order has not already been issued. The duration of the order varies based on the severity of the offense, with felony convictions having the longest duration. The court must state the reasons for issuing or not issuing the order on the record. The act takes effect 120 days after it becomes law.

New York S07360 amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to issue orders of protection for harassment.

New York S07360 amends the criminal procedure law to allow courts to issue orders of protection for harassment. The court may issue an order of protection upon sentencing for any criminal offense or violation if a temporary order has not already been issued. The duration of the order varies based on the severity of the offense, with felony convictions having the longest duration. The court must state the reasons for issuing or not issuing the order on the record. The act takes effect 120 days after it becomes law.