Criminal Process Overview
This page contains basic resources on understanding the criminal justice system for direct service providers. The first link opens a presentation on the Path of a Case in New York; overview of criminal records; and how to help clients identify and navigate legal barriers that arise after arrest or conviction. The second link allows clients or advocates to find upcoming criminal court dates. Additional resources provide an overview of criminal courts in New York and of the 2009 reforms to the Rockefeller Drug Laws.
Resources
Overview of the Criminal Justice System & Issue Spotting Collateral Consequences
Prepared by the Community Service Society of New York and The Bronx Defenders / Reentry Net.
Prepared by the New York City Department of Correction and the Legal Aid Society.
Find Your Next Court Date - WebCrims Case Information System
Link to the New York State Unified Court System site that allows users to find the date of their next court appearance.
From Arrest to Appeal: A Guide to Criminal Cases in the New York State Courts
Guide that takes users through the criminal case process in New York State. Includes a glossary of legal terms.
Slides prepared by the New York State Defenders Association.