Allows victims or their designated representatives to make statements at sentencing for certain misdemeanors.

New York A02138 amends the criminal procedure law to allow victims or their designated representatives to make statements at sentencing for misdemeanors where a pre-sentence report is ordered and the offense resulted in serious physical injury. The court must notify the defendant of the victim's intent to speak at least seven days before sentencing. If the defendant does not receive timely notice, they may request a reasonable adjournment. The change takes effect immediately.

Allows victims or their designated representatives to make statements at sentencing for certain misdemeanors.

New York A02138 amends the criminal procedure law to allow victims or their designated representatives to make statements at sentencing for misdemeanors where a pre-sentence report is ordered and the offense resulted in serious physical injury. The court must notify the defendant of the victim's intent to speak at least seven days before sentencing. If the defendant does not receive timely notice, they may request a reasonable adjournment. The change takes effect immediately.