New York
Evidence review for New York attorneys
New York's discovery reform has dramatically expanded the volume of evidence defense attorneys must review. For criminal defense attorneys across the state — from New York City to Buffalo — video evidence is now a standard part of every case.
Body-Cam Laws in New York
The NYPD is the largest police department in the U.S. to mandate body-worn cameras, deploying over 24,000 units. New York state does not have a statewide body-cam mandate, but most major agencies have adopted them. NYC's body-cam program was established following the landmark Floyd v. City of New York decision.
Discovery Rules & Video Evidence
New York's 2020 discovery reform (CPL 245) fundamentally changed evidence disclosure. Prosecutors must now provide automatic discovery — including all recordings — within specific timelines. The reform replaced the previous "blindfold law" that allowed prosecutors to withhold evidence until trial.
How Saul Helps New York Attorneys
Saul processes body-cam footage, deposition video, and other evidence recordings in minutes — producing speaker-labeled transcripts and AI-detected key legal moments. For New York attorneys dealing with growing video evidence volumes, this means:
- Review hours of footage in minutes instead of days
- Search entire transcripts for specific words, phrases, or testimony
- AI-detected key moments: ID requests, escalations, use of force, arrests
- Speaker diarization identifies who said what throughout the recording
- All evidence processed on U.S. infrastructure with AES-256 encryption
Saul is a technology platform used by members of the New York State Bar Association and other legal professionals across New York. Saul is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
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