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NY A10291
Bill
Status
5/20/2016
Primary Sponsor
Steven Englebright
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Suffolk County Felony Youth Part (SFYP) demonstration program under the Office of Children and Family Services in consultation with the Commissioner of Criminal Justice Services.
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Makes therapeutic and intensive care management services available to youth prosecuted in the felony youth part, with funding provided under the supervision and treatment services for juveniles program.
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Requires the Office of Children and Family Services to submit a written evaluation to legislative leaders and the Governor within two years of program establishment.
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Evaluation must assess the program's effectiveness in reducing the youthful jail population in Suffolk County, reducing recidivism, and addressing mental health and substance abuse needs of participating youth.
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Establishes the Suffolk county felony youth part demonstration program; makes services provided by the office of children and family services, such as but not limited to, therapeutic and intensive care management services, available to youth prosecuted in the Suffolk county felony youth part; requires a written evaluation of the demonstration program two years after the establishment of the felony youth part.
Last Action
substituted by s6864a
6/17/2016