People on all sides of New York City’s criminal justice system are racing to prepare for New Year’s Day, when laws changing discovery, pretrial release and speedy trial restrictions will take effect around the state.

Critics have pointed out that the laws, passed in April, mandated a rapid transition and did not include funding. But the transition process is expected to be somewhat easier in the city, where the de Blasio administration is distributing millions of dollars to help implement the changes.

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