Allows minor defendants under 18 to use electronic appearances in certain criminal proceedings.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow minor defendants under 18 to utilize electronic appearances in specific circumstances. These include when the defendant is receiving treatment at a hospital, being arraigned on certain documents, or when there is no open court with a Youth Part judge or accessible magistrate. The court must determine that the electronic appearance is in the minor defendant's best interests, and all parties must consent on the record. The bill also specifies that certain conditions apply to the types of securing orders that can be imposed.

Allows minor defendants under 18 to use electronic appearances in certain criminal proceedings.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow minor defendants under 18 to utilize electronic appearances in specific circumstances. These include when the defendant is receiving treatment at a hospital, being arraigned on certain documents, or when there is no open court with a Youth Part judge or accessible magistrate. The court must determine that the electronic appearance is in the minor defendant's best interests, and all parties must consent on the record. The bill also specifies that certain conditions apply to the types of securing orders that can be imposed.