Bill proposes commission to investigate complaints against state prosecutors

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By Richard Moody

Two lawmakers are seeking support as their bill to create the first-ever commission to investigate complaints about prosecutors makes its way through the Senate.

Sen. John DeFrancisco and Assemblyman Nick Perry's bill (S.6286/A.8634) would create the first statewide Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct in the nation. The commission would be charged with investigating complaints against prosecutors and according to DeFrancisco, R-Syracuse, would possess a power ranging from censure to recommendation of removal. Upon recommendation from the commission to remove a prosecutor from his or her position, the state Court of Appeals would review evidence and make the ultimate decision.

"This may seem radical at this stage, but major changes sometimes do seem radical," DeFrancisco said at a press conference to bring attention to the bill.

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