Governor Kathy Hochul’s Proposed Reforms to New York’s Discovery Laws: A Crucial Step Toward Strengthening Public Safety and Justice for Victims

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Proposed Reforms to New York’s Discovery Laws: A Crucial Step Toward Strengthening Public Safety and Justice for Victims

By Esther Claudette Gittens Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed reforms to New York’s discovery laws represent a pivotal step toward enhancing public safety and ensuring justice for victims. These amendments aim to rectify unintended consequences stemming from the 2019 discovery reforms, which, while well-intentioned, have led to significant procedural challenges in the state’s criminal justice system.​  […]