NY S07445

Allows police officers to bring arrested juveniles and adolescent offenders to temporary pre-appearance secure holding facilities if no magistrate is available and the offender cannot be released before arraignment, rather than holding them indefinitely.

Establishes an 18-hour maximum holding period in temporary facilities pending appearance before a youth court or designated magistrate, whichever occurs sooner.

Requires the Office of Children and Family Services to establish regulations for certification, operation, and oversight of temporary pre-appearance secure holding facilities, including maximum capacity limits and staff background checks.

Mandates that temporary holding facilities not be jail-like in appearance, maintain sight and sound separation from adult facilities if co-located, and be staffed by personnel trained in juvenile care.

Amends Criminal Procedure Law and County Law to add temporary holding facilities as an authorized option when secure juvenile detention facilities or specialized secure detention facilities for older youth are not reasonably available.