Legislation

New Law Allows Surcharges to be Waived for Individuals Under 21

A surcharge is a fee charged to every defendant upon a conviction in New York.

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Child Victims Act Deadline Extended to August 14, 2021

Child abuse claims can now be filed until August 14, 2021. Individuals can file claims regardless of how long ago the alleged abuse occurred

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Amendments to Parole Regulations in 2020

In January 2020, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) repealed and replaced the regulations...

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As of June 12, 2020, NY law enforcement are obligated to disclose disciplinary records

Effective June 12, 2020, Section 50-a of the New York Civil Rights Law was repealed and Sections 86, 87, and 89 of the Public Officers...

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Recent Changes to Discovery Reform in New York

In April 2020, changes were made to the discovery laws in New York. These changes took effect July 2, 2020. Previously, the prosecution...

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