Bill > S00865

This bill prohibits public officials and employees who are caretakers of juvenile offender records from releasing sealed court records without authorization from a court of competent jurisdiction. Specifically, the legislation amends the family court act by adding a new section that explicitly forbids the unsealing of juvenile police records by appointed or elected officials, and modifies the penal law to make such unauthorized disclosure a criminal offense classified as a class A misdemeanor. The bill aims to protect the privacy of juveniles involved in legal proceedings by ensuring that their sealed records remain confidential and can only be unsealed through proper judicial channels. The new law will take effect on the first day of November following its enactment, providing a clear legal framework to prevent unauthorized dissemination of sensitive juvenile court and police records.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S865