NY S07930

Removes the term "incorrigible" from the definition of "person in need of supervision" in Family Court Act section 712, replacing it with "ungovernable or habitually disobedient and beyond lawful control."

Eliminates "incorrigible" from the definition of "fact-finding hearing" in Family Court Act section 712, substituting "ungovernable or habitually disobedient and beyond the control of parents, guardian or legal custodian."

Removes "incorrigible" language from petition requirements in Family Court Act section 732 for cases involving habitual truancy or exploitation.

Revises Family Court Act section 773 to eliminate "incorrigibility" as grounds for institutional transfer, keeping only the requirement that the person's presence be "seriously detrimental to the welfare" of the institution or persons in its care.

Removes "incorrigibility" from the definition of "impairment of emotional health" in Family Court Act section 1012, while retaining references to ungovernability and habitual truancy as factors.