Criminal Justice (Juvenile Justice)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5791: Relates to the "juvenile offender second chance act"

Relates to the "juvenile offender second chance act" which establishes the ability for a person to be adjudicated to be a youthful offender and receive all provisions and benefits of being a youthful offender.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates juvenile 'youthful offender' status with rehabilitation benefits, reducing punitive measures and aligning with reform goals like reduced recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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signed · New York · Senate May 23, 2025

S 805: Relates to policies and procedures for when a child less than eighteen years old is arrested

Directs the superintendent of state police, in consultation with the office of children and family services, shall develop, maintain and disseminate to all members of the state police written policies and procedures, regarding child-sensitive arrest practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirects child-sensitive arrest policies, protecting minors' rights during law enforcement interactions, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

in committee · New York · Assembly May 21, 2026

A 5293: Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status or young adult offender status; repealer

Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status; adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status; provides for process and sentencing requirements related to such statuses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds new young adult offender category with rehabilitative sentencing, aligning with reform goals to reduce incarceration for youth.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1836: Relates to the prosecution of certain juveniles between the ages of 16 and 18 charged with certain felony offenses, including possession of a firearm

Relates to the prosecution of certain juveniles between the ages of 16 and 18 charged with certain felony offenses, including possession of a firearm; relates to the transfer of such cases to family court.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTransfers juvenile felony cases to family court, emphasizing rehabilitation over prosecution, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Juvenile Justice

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failed · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3624: Relates to certain required disclosures upon the release of a juvenile or adolescent offender from an office of children and family services facility

Relates to the required disclosure upon the release of a juvenile or adolescent offender from the custody of the office of children and family services of certain records that are necessary to ascertain the nature of such offender's conviction and would be beneficial in identifying and mitigating any risk that such offender could pose if released.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires disclosure of juvenile offender records to assess risk and reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2089: Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check and authorizes the denial of a firearm license for applicants under thirty who committed certain offenses as a juvenile

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check; authorizes the denial of a firearm license for an applicant who is under the age of thirty and who as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony or serious offense.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes denial of firearm licenses for under-30s with juvenile felony adjudications, expanding background checks to enhance public safety in criminal justice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1955: Requires a parent, law guardian or person legally responsible for a minor to be present during questioning by a peace or police officer

Requires a parent or other person legally responsible for a minor and the law guardian appointed pursuant to law to be present during questioning by a peace or police officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires guardian presence during minor's police questioning, protecting minors' rights in law enforcement interactions per civil rights indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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passed · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 8371: Relates to the release of student education records to juvenile detention facilities

Relates to the release of student education records to juvenile detention facilities; provides that where a student has been directed to be held in a juvenile detention facility pursuant to a court order, the educational agency where such student attends school at the time of such direction shall, upon request of the juvenile detention facility where such student is held, disclose such educational records to educational program personnel at such facility without consent of the parent or eligible student under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables educational records access for juvenile detention facilities, supporting rehabilitation programs within corrections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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died · New York · Assembly Jan 12, 2026

A 2620: Relates to procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children

Amends procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children to provide additional protections and for taking juveniles and sixteen and seventeen year olds into custody.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds protections for minors during custodial interrogation, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice procedures95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3227: Authorizes the correctional association to inspect residential juvenile detention facilities

This bill authorizes the Correctional Association of New York to regularly inspect all secure, limited secure, and non-secure juvenile detention facilities operated by the Office of Children and Family Services, including conducting unannounced visits. It requires the association to report abuse immediately to authorities and mandates quarterly access to facilities to advise youth about their rights and a confidential hotline for reporting abuse. The bill also establishes a toll-free hotline run by Prisoners' Legal Services of New York and grants them legal representation authority for youth in these facilities, with all findings and reports made publicly available online. It specifically excludes foster care placements and youth placed with relatives.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes inspections, abuse reporting, and youth rights access in juvenile facilities, enhancing oversight and protections within corrections system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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