NY A04857

Creates a "deadbeats most wanted list" maintained by the Commissioner of Children and Family Services containing names, addresses, and arrearage amounts of individuals owing more than $5,000 in child support under New York court or administrative orders.

Requires the commissioner to provide certified mail notice at least 90 days before public disclosure, with disclosure permitted only if the arrearage remains unpaid 60 days after notice delivery and no payment agreement exists.

Excludes individuals from disclosure if a written payment agreement is in place or if the arrearage is subject to administrative or judicial review.

Directs the Office of Children and Family Services to create and maintain a website containing names, photographs if available, arrearage amounts, and other relevant information for selected individuals, with selection criteria including arrearage amount and likelihood of payment.

Allows family court clerks to cooperate with counties and municipalities in providing information for creating websites about individuals in child support arrears who have been found in contempt of court; takes effect 180 days after enactment.