Policy director for criminal law reform, Legal Aid Society
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Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Criticized the volume and dismissal rate of low-level summonses.
The New York Police Department told officers on Friday to stop issuing summonses for spitting except in the transit system, and for vehicle idling except when responding to specific complaints. The internal guidance also cautioned against jaywalking summonses, which have not been criminal offenses since 2024.
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