States across the U.S. are scaling back criminal justice reforms from the George Floyd protests. Oregon reversed its drug decriminalization after rising overdoses, and California reinstated felony charges for shoplifting.
New York may soon follow suit, rethinking its 2020 discovery law that burdens prosecutors and harms public safety.
New York’s 2020 discovery law, one of the nation’s most defendant-friendly, requires prosecutors to collect excessive evidence under tight deadlines, often leading to case dismissals.
Critics argue that the law’s high burden hampers justice, and lawmakers are now considering revisions.
With the state budget deadline looming on April 1, New York’s lawmakers must decide whether to amend the discovery law. If they don’t act, meaningful reform could be delayed for years. This change is crucial to restore fairness and protect public safety.
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