NY A10639

Allows petitions for warrants when a respondent has absconded from home and cannot be located despite efforts by the petitioner, without requiring prior diversion agency consent notices.

Permits petitions for temporary orders of protection when a respondent poses imminent risk of harm to the petitioner or household members, without requiring prior diversion agency consent notices.

Requires courts to refer respondents and parents to designated lead agencies for diversion attempts at initial appearances for warrant and protection order cases, unless the court determines the child would abscond or diversion would not benefit the family.

Prohibits statements made during diversion services from being admitted as evidence in fact-finding hearings or criminal proceedings before a conviction.

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law.