Bill > A06966

This bill requires the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to disclose specific records and information when releasing juvenile or adolescent offenders who have been convicted of a felony. When such an offender is being released, OCFS must provide the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision with all records necessary to understand the nature of the offender's conviction and assess potential risks to the community. Additionally, the bill mandates that 30 days before release, OCFS and the Department of Corrections must notify the school district where the offender will reside about their release date and enrollment eligibility. To the extent permitted by federal law, OCFS must also share records with the school district that can help identify and mitigate potential risks posed by the offender. The bill also amends existing notification requirements in the correction law, expanding the existing protocols for informing local law enforcement and district attorneys about the release of incarcerated individuals to specifically include juvenile and adolescent offenders. These changes aim to improve community safety and provide relevant agencies with comprehensive information about young offenders being released back into society.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6966