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NY S07089
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Diane Savino
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AI Summary
- Amends Domestic Relations Law Section 70 to establish confidentiality and access rules for forensic reports in child custody and visitation cases
- Requires forensic reports prepared by court-ordered evaluators to be kept under seal, with copies provided to all parties, their attorneys, and the child's attorney upon receipt
- Guarantees parties and counsel access to forensic reports and evaluator files in advance of and during trial, without prevention or delay
- Permits courts to disclose copies of forensic reports and evaluator files to persons retained to assist counsel or parties, subject to civil practice law restrictions
- Requires that any court-imposed conditions or limitations on disclosure accommodate language access and disability needs
Legislative Description
Relates to court ordered forensic evaluations and reports in child custody and visitation proceedings.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/17/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules6/17/2016
Children and Families3/23/2016
Full Bill Text
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