By West Hudson Valley News |
Aug 29, 2024
Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) and Sen. Peter Oberacker (R,C-51st District) are celebrating the passage of their bill, A.6738A/S.6798A, which allows local courts in Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie counties to permit defendants to appear via virtual methods for arraignments at the courts’ discretion. This policy is a continuation from the COVID-19 pandemic when it was necessary to maintain social distance for public health. The new law aims to save time and resources for local courts.