New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10024

Introduced
1/30/26  

Caption

Relates to certain guilty pleas where the plea is in the interest of justice and which are entered into with both the permission of the court and the consent of the people.

Impact

If passed, A10024 would significantly impact how guilty pleas are processed within the New York justice system. It encourages a more individualized approach where the context of each case is considered, allowing O court judges and prosecutors to leverage their discretion in determining the appropriateness of a plea. As such, it could streamline certain processes in the criminal justice system, potentially alleviating some of the pressures from previously rigid statutes surrounding guilty pleas.

Summary

A10024 is a proposed amendment to the criminal procedure law of New York, primarily focusing on provisions for certain guilty pleas in the interest of justice. The bill allows defendants, with the court's permission and the people’s consent, to enter a guilty plea even if it contradicts existing provisions in the law. This is contingent upon the review of the nature and circumstances surrounding the criminal conduct, the available evidence, and the personal history of the defendant. The inclusion of these provisions aims to offer more flexible plea options that could better serve the principles of justice.

Conclusion

Overall, A10024 seeks to modernize aspects of the New York criminal procedure law by providing an alternative pathway for guilty pleas, fostering a legal environment that prioritizes justice and individual circumstances. The anticipated outcomes of this bill urge a careful balance between clarifying legal frameworks and maintaining judicial discretion.

Contention

The bill may also attract debate regarding its implications for accountability and legal standards. Critics might argue that allowing flexibility in guilty pleas could undermine the consistency of legal consequences, creating disparities in how justice is served based on subjective assessments. On the other hand, proponents could argue that it enhances the justice system's responsiveness to individual cases, ensuring fairer outcomes for defendants who may deserve leniency based on their circumstances.

Companion Bills

NY S08944

Same As Relates to certain guilty pleas where the plea is in the interest of justice and which are entered into with both the permission of the court and the consent of the people.

Previously Filed As

NY S08944

Relates to certain guilty pleas where the plea is in the interest of justice and which are entered into with both the permission of the court and the consent of the people.

NY S07928

Limits the suspension or revocation of an individual's driver's license when an individual takes a certain plea involving participation in certain treatment court programs or the court allowed the individual to withdraw their previously entered plea of guilty, and plead guilty to a lesser charge or the department revoked or suspended the individual's driver's license upon a plea of guilty and at least six months have elapsed since such initial plea.

NY A10386

Limits the suspension or revocation of an individual's driver's license when an individual takes a certain plea involving participation in certain treatment court programs or the court allowed the individual to withdraw their previously entered plea of guilty, and plead guilty to a lesser charge or the department revoked or suspended the individual's driver's license upon a plea of guilty and at least six months have elapsed since such initial plea.

NY A10615

Establishes the office of justice court fee recovery, which is charged with collecting fees in criminal actions and other proceedings on behalf of justice courts.

NY S09570

Relates to the prohibition of lending institutions issuing mail-loan checks except in response to an affirmative request or application therefor; provides that any debt, interest, fee or other obligation arising from a mail-loan check issued in violation of this section shall be null and void and unenforceable.

NY A09404

Relates to the prohibition of lending institutions issuing mail-loan checks except in response to an affirmative request or application therefor; provides that any debt, interest, fee or other obligation arising from a mail-loan check issued in violation of this section shall be null and void and unenforceable.

NY A08078

Limits security deposits to one month's rent; requires landlords to return the full security deposit and any accrued interest to which the tenant is entitled less any amount retained by the landlord within 21 days of the end of the lease.

NY S09827

Relates to the regulation of three-dimensional printed firearms; provides that a person who intentionally sells, distributes, or disposes of a three-dimensional printed firearm is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

NY A08416

Extends certain provisions relating to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of New York, the issuance of bonds or notes with variable rates of interest, interest rate exchange agreements of the city of New York, the refunding of bonds, and the down payment for projects financed by bonds; extends the New York state financial emergency act for the city of New York; makes further amendments relating to the effectiveness thereof.

NY S08245

Extends certain provisions relating to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of New York, the issuance of bonds or notes with variable rates of interest, interest rate exchange agreements of the city of New York, the refunding of bonds, and the down payment for projects financed by bonds; extends the New York state financial emergency act for the city of New York; makes further amendments relating to the effectiveness thereof.

Similar Bills

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