Requiring the DOC to efficiently facilitate the processing of bail payments.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to efficiently facilitate the processing of bail payments

This bill would require the Department of Correction to accept bail payments immediately and continuously after an inmate is admitted to their custody, and generally require the release of inmates within a specified time period, with limited exceptions. The bill would also require the Department to accept bail in or near all courthouses, or online.