Criminal Justice

Addressing issues that impact the criminal justice system, including court operations, procedure, and the rights of defendants and people with prior criminal convictions.

This section provides an overview of City Bar reports, comments and events relating to the reform of both the federal and New York criminal justice systems, and reflects our extensive record of commenting on and testifying about proposed legislation and policies in this area. The City Bar’s work is supportive of legislative and other initiatives that will reduce over-incarceration, enhance the fairness of our criminal justice system, effectively protect public safety and reduce recidivism, and eliminate racism and racial disparities.