NY lawmakers hold joint hearing on controversial bail reform laws
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Lawmakers in Albany held a joint legislative hearing on the criminal justice system Monday in response to the ongoing controversy over bail reform.
In 2019, Albany passed reforms on New York's discovery, bail and speedy trial statutes. Advocates say this has helped secure transparency and fairness to the criminal legal process.
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The goal of the hearing is to better understand recent statistics regarding the criminal justice system. One of the topics of Monday's hearing is the approach for tracking down data analysis.
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The Legal Aid Society said in a statement it's grateful for the Legislature for calling the hearing and for quote "focusing on facts and push back against fear-mongering."
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Albany County District Attorney David Soares, who has been outspoken about re-examining New York's criminal justice reform, is expected to deliver testimony Monday.
