N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22 § 218.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024
Section 218.2 - Capital sentencing determination and findings form

In all criminal actions in which a separate sentencing proceeding is conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 400.27 of the Criminal Procedure Law, the superior court shall provide the jury with a sentencing determination and findings form, as prescribed by the Court of Appeals, on which the jury must record its determination of sentence and its specification of those mitigating and aggravating factors considered and those mitigating factors established by the defendant. The superior court judge shall instruct the jury on how to complete the form and shall ensure that the form is properly completed.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 218.2