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NY S07536
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Bonacic
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AI Summary
- Adds Article 21-C to the Judiciary Law to establish oversight and funding for Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs, recognizing their role in supporting family court operations
- Directs the Chief Judge of the State to promulgate rules and regulations standardizing CASA program administration, with compliance required for any program or volunteer to be appointed by family court
- Establishes a CASA Assistance Program administered by the Chief Administrator of the Courts to distribute state funding to eligible CASA programs for purposes that enhance their ability to assist family courts
- Grants immunity from civil and criminal liability to CASA board members, officers, employees, and volunteers acting in good faith within the scope of their duties, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence
- Requires CASA programs to safeguard confidentiality of all information in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, with mandatory training for board members, officers, employees, and volunteers
Legislative Description
Establishes a court-appointed special advocates program to aid family court efforts to promote the health, safety and well-being of children; provides aid to non-profit programs which provide assistance to family courts.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
6/18/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules6/18/2014
Judiciary5/15/2014
Full Bill Text
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