New York A05293 amends the criminal procedure law to expand eligibility for youthful offender and young adult offender statuses, and outlines.

New York A05293 amends the criminal procedure law to expand eligibility for youthful offender and young adult offender statuses. It specifies that a person under 26 years old convicted of a misdemeanor or violation can be granted youthful offender status, except for certain felonies. It also adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status. The bill outlines sentencing requirements, including a presumption to grant young adult status for certain offenses, and mandates that records related to these statuses be sealed and not made available to the public.

New York A05293 amends the criminal procedure law to expand eligibility for youthful offender and young adult offender statuses, and outlines.

New York A05293 amends the criminal procedure law to expand eligibility for youthful offender and young adult offender statuses. It specifies that a person under 26 years old convicted of a misdemeanor or violation can be granted youthful offender status, except for certain felonies. It also adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status. The bill outlines sentencing requirements, including a presumption to grant young adult status for certain offenses, and mandates that records related to these statuses be sealed and not made available to the public.