New York Laws
Article 16 - Selection of Jurors
519-A - Right of Sequestered Jurors to Be Provided With Food Conforming to Religious Tenets.

§ 519-a. Right of sequestered jurors to be provided with food
conforming to religious tenets. 1. Every juror shall have the right to
be provided upon request meals consisting of food or food products
prepared in accordance with the religious requirements of the person
when meals would be otherwise provided during any period in which the
jury has been sequestered by the court.

2. Upon the swearing in of every jury, the court shall inform the jury
of the provisions of subdivision one of this section and shall request
each juror electing the benefits thereof to so signify and shall direct
an appropriate public officer or employee to accordingly make suitable
arrangements for the provision of conforming food or food products for
meals provided during any period in which the jury is sequestered.

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