Several significant changes to New York’s criminal justice laws appeared in 2025. These changes affect the criminal justice process, specific criminal statutes, and operations of various courts throughout New York. Additional changes are still working through the state legislature, creating the potential for more adjustments before the year’s end. Discovery Reform Makes Headlines Throughout New…

In June 2025, the office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul awarded $20.2 million in grants to support the state’s STRIVE initiative. The grants support 155 jobs in 87 law enforcement agencies and community organizations throughout New York. These agencies seek to address allegations of domestic violence and other stressful home and family situations. What…

If you have been arrested in New York, your case may depend on whether prosecutors meet strict deadlines to turn over evidence. Since 2019, state law has required early and complete disclosure of materials in nearly every criminal case. Those rules carried serious consequences for prosecutors who missed deadlines, including mandatory dismissal in many situations.…

New York has spent millions implementing the provisions of 2017’s “Raise the Age” law. The state is likely to spend up to $1.71 billion by the end of fiscal year 2025, according to a report from the State Comptroller’s office. The funds are intended to help New York county courts enact the requirements of the…