New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A06332

Introduced
3/4/25  
Refer
3/4/25  
Report Pass
3/11/25  
Engrossed
6/6/25  
Refer
6/6/25  
Engrossed
6/6/25  
Enrolled
12/1/25  
Chaptered
12/5/25  

Caption

Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall mail a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.

Impact

If enacted, A06332 would amend New York's Criminal Procedure Law, specifically involving the obligations of district attorneys regarding communication with victims. This law could significantly impact how victims perceive their role in the criminal justice system, potentially increasing their trust in the system by providing them with timely and relevant information. The requirement for formal notification may also serve to raise awareness among victims regarding their rights and the proceedings that take place during a criminal trial.

Summary

Assembly Bill A06332 is designed to enhance communication with crime victims by requiring that after the acquittal or sentencing of a defendant in felony cases, the district attorney must notify victims who were not present during these proceedings. This is achieved by mandating the mailing of a written summary detailing the outcome of the trial or sentencing. The objective of this bill is to ensure that victims are kept informed about the legal outcomes that directly affect them, thus enhancing their engagement in the judicial process.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support for enhancing the rights and notifications for victims, there may be concerns regarding its implementation. Some stakeholders might argue that such requirements could place additional burdens on district attorneys, who already face significant workloads. Furthermore, there may be discussions surrounding privacy issues related to the dissemination of trial outcomes to victims, especially in sensitive cases. Balancing the need for transparency with the operational challenges faced by legal professionals will be a key point of contention as the bill proceeds through the legislative process.

Companion Bills

NY S07546

Same As Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall mail a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.

Previously Filed As

NY S07546

Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall mail a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.

NY A09493

Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall provide by mail, electronically, or by any other reasonable and secure means of written communication a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.

NY S08763

Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the district attorney, or their designee, shall provide by mail, electronically, or by any other reasonable and secure means of written communication a written summary of the disposition of such felony to any victim who was not present at the time that the defendant was sentenced or acquitted after trial.

NY S00611

Provides for victim statements, or statements from anyone designated by a victim to speak, at the sentencing of a defendant for certain misdemeanors.

NY S08013

Provides that in order to present the claim for unjust conviction and imprisonment, claimant must establish by documentary evidence that: they have been convicted of one or more felonies or misdemeanors against the state and subsequently sentenced to a term of imprisonment, and have served all or any part of the sentence; and they have had the one or more felonies and misdemeanors dismissed with prejudice following serving all or part of the sentence; and their claim is not time-barred.

NY A10797

Provides that in order to present the claim for unjust conviction and imprisonment, claimant must establish by documentary evidence that: they have been convicted of one or more felonies or misdemeanors against the state and subsequently sentenced to a term of imprisonment, and have served all or any part of the sentence; and they have had the one or more felonies and misdemeanors dismissed with prejudice following serving all or part of the sentence; and their claim is not time-barred.

NY A00934

Provides that if there is a tie when there is an even number of defendants, a peremptory challenge must be allowed.

NY S06735

Provides that if there is a tie when there is an even number of defendants, a peremptory challenge must be allowed.

NY A10035

Provides that if a defendant dies when they have a pending appeal, such appeal shall be dismissed and the trial court's judgment shall remain in effect.

NY S08890

Provides that if a defendant dies when they have a pending appeal, such appeal shall be dismissed and the trial court's judgment shall remain in effect.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.