New York Gov. Kathy Hochul touted changes to the state’s discovery laws as a major public safety victory, saying the reforms will better protect crime victims, reduce procedural dismissals, and close what she called a “revolving door” in the state’s criminal justice system.
“The safety of New Yorkers is my number one priority and this week, reforms that will make our public safety laws stronger go into effect—changes that enable us to better support survivors and close the revolving door of our court system,” Hochul, a Democrat, said in an announcement on Aug. 6.
