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NY S04792

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

John DeFrancisco

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Family Court Act to allow inspection of previously sealed family court records when a defendant in a criminal sex offense case is the subject of those records
  • Requires family court to inspect sealed records upon request by the prosecutor or criminal court when defendant is charged with a sex offense as defined in Correction Law sections 168-A(2) or (3)
  • Mandates family court make records available to prosecutor, criminal court, and defendant's attorney if inspection reveals a prior sex offense was committed by the defendant
  • Keeps records sealed if family court determines no sex offense was committed during inspection
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for the inspection of family court proceedings records when a defendant who is the subject of such record is charged with a sex offense.

Last Action

referred to codes

6/18/2014

Committee Referrals

Codes6/18/2014
Judiciary1/8/2014
Codes6/4/2013
Judiciary4/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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