
    The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v John Taylor, Appellant.
    Submitted May 9, 2005;
    decided May 10, 2005
   July 5, 2005 is set as the date for appellant to file a periodic progress report. Appellant shall file additional periodic progress reports every two months thereafter until the filing of appellant’s reply brief. Respondent shall file a periodic progress report on July 5, 2006.

On or before April 3, 2006, appellant shall file 15 copies of a brief and of the issue identification statement required by section 510.8 (c) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals in Capital Cases (22 NYCRR 510.8 [c]), with proof of service.

June 5, 2006 is set as the date by which all motions for amicus curiae relief must be noticed to be heard. All such motions must conform to section 510.12 (c) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals in Capital Cases (22 NYCRR 510.12 [c]).

On or before September 5, 2006, respondent shall file 15 copies of a brief responding to appellant and, as appropriate, amici curiae, with proof of service.

April 3, 2006 is set as the date that the People shall file one copy of all transcripts and documents concerning any grand jury testimony or evidence and any decision attendant thereto.

On or before November 6, 2006, appellant shall file 15 copies of a reply brief which shall also respond, as appropriate, to amici curiae, with proof of service.

Pursuant to section 510.1 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals in Capital Cases (22 NYCRR 510.1 [b]), the parties and each amicus curiae shall serve and file the requisite number of copies of a companion CD-ROM brief within 20 days after the filing of the printed version of the brief.

Issues regarding the proportionality or excessiveness of the sentence shall not be briefed by the parties to the appeal or any movant seeking amicus curiae relief until so directed by the Court of Appeals.  