N.Y. Judiciary Law § 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.