New York A10826 requires principals convicted of certain animal cruelty offenses to undergo a presentencing forensic psychological evaluation and.

New York A10826 amends the criminal procedure law, penal law, and family court act to require principals convicted of certain animal cruelty offenses to undergo a presentencing forensic psychological evaluation. A mental health professional must submit a report to the court before sentencing, identifying causal factors of the offense, assessing the risk of recidivism, and recommending treatment. The court may order the defendant to attend counseling, humane education, a rehabilitation program, or other treatment based on the report.

New York A10826 requires principals convicted of certain animal cruelty offenses to undergo a presentencing forensic psychological evaluation and.

New York A10826 amends the criminal procedure law, penal law, and family court act to require principals convicted of certain animal cruelty offenses to undergo a presentencing forensic psychological evaluation. A mental health professional must submit a report to the court before sentencing, identifying causal factors of the offense, assessing the risk of recidivism, and recommending treatment. The court may order the defendant to attend counseling, humane education, a rehabilitation program, or other treatment based on the report.