New Discovery Law Amendments Spark GOP Praise and Calls for Timelier Reforms to Protect Crime Victims
ALBANY, N.Y. – In a move praised by Republicans, Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul announced new amendments to New York’s Discovery Laws, set to take effect Thursday. The changes, aimed at bolstering the state’s justice system, focus on better supporting crime survivors and ensuring fair trials, following the adjustments made from the 2019 bail reforms included in the 2026 budget. Assemblyman Karl Brabenec, a Republican from Deerpark, expressed approval of the amendments but criticized their delayed implementation. He noted that the changes should have come sooner to enhance protections for victims and facilitate the work of … Read more