Criminal Justice (Juvenile Justice)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1659: Relates to expungement of records for certain juveniles convicted of a nonviolent offense after seven years

Relates to expungement of records for certain juveniles convicted of a nonviolent offense after seven years and satisfactory completion of such person's probation, parole, supervised release and payment of any fines imposed or restitution ordered, whichever is later.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables record expungement for juvenile nonviolent offenders after sentence completion, reducing barriers to reintegration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 4330: 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 young adult offender status with tailored sentencing, promoting rehabilitation over punitive measures - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7558: Relates to requiring consent of a minor's parent, legal guardian or attorney for law enforcement collection of DNA from certain minors

Requires the written consent of a minor's parent, legal guardian or attorney for law enforcement collection of DNA from a minor prior to the lawful arrest of such minor.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires parental consent for minor DNA collection, protecting civil rights pre-arrest, aligning with reform efforts to limit unwarranted law enforcement intrusion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4513: Relates to conviction sealing for eligible youth

This bill allows eligible youth who were not designated as youthful offenders by a court (but met the criteria for that status) to apply for conviction sealing. It expands sealing eligibility to include most offenses, excluding only serious felonies (like class A-I/A-II) and certain sex offenses, though it adds a pathway for armed felony convictions if judges find mitigating circumstances or minor involvement. Youth previously denied sealing under this process can reapply. The change directly affects young people seeking to clear certain criminal records, with specific court determinations required for some cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands conviction sealing for eligible youth, reducing barriers to rehabilitation and reintegration, a key criminal justice reform measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4130: Provides legal assistance to youth ordered by the court into the custody of the office of children and family services and placed or committed to a state operated juvenile detention center

Provides legal assistance to youth ordered by the court into the custody of the office of children and family services and placed or committed to a state operated juvenile detention center.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides legal assistance to juveniles in detention, protecting rights and aligning with reform by ensuring due process in youth criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2025

A 767: Establishes the youth justice innovation fund

Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents youth arrests/incarceration via funding community programs, directly aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce system involvement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2361: Relates to adolescent offenders authorized to be removed to family court

This bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to exclude certain adolescent offenders from being transferred to family court. Specifically, it exempts minors who displayed a shotgun, rifle, or deadly weapon during their offense, or who were illegally in possession of a loaded firearm, from the category of offenders eligible for family court jurisdiction. The change means these individuals would instead face prosecution in adult criminal court rather than juvenile family court. The law directly affects adolescent defendants charged with offenses involving firearms, altering the criteria for court placement. This policy change takes effect on November 1st following enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExcludes violent juvenile offenders from family court jurisdiction, directing them to adult criminal court instead of juvenile rehabilitation, opposing reform efforts to keep minors in juvenile system.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Juvenile Justice

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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 4763: Ensures that parents and guardians of youth are notified when their child is arrested

Relates to the issuance of arrest warrants upon a youth who is still in high school; provides for the police officer to make a reasonable effort to notify the parent or other person legally responsible for the care of such youth or with whom the youth is domiciled that the youth has been arrested; provides that the police officer need not notify the parent or other person legally responsible when such youth is not also a juvenile offender and the notification would endanger the health and safety of such youth; amends provisions relating to sexually exploited children to include persons under the age of nineteen.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police to notify parents/guardians of arrested youth (up to 19), enhancing family involvement and protecting minors' rights within the justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 191: Relates to temporary orders of protection

This bill allows county probation departments to request temporary orders of protection during the juvenile adjustment process. It amends the family court law to explicitly include probation departments as eligible applicants for these orders, alongside other entities like the presentment agency. The change applies specifically when a juvenile is in custody under certain family court procedures or during probation adjustment under state rules. This update streamlines access to protective orders for youth involved in juvenile justice cases handled by probation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill streamlines access to protective orders for juveniles in probation adjustment, enhancing safety and procedural protections within juvenile justice, aligning with reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 8890: Relates to judges presiding over designated youth parts

This bill expands who can serve as judges in specialized youth courts. It allows superior court judges (who have specific training in juvenile justice) to preside over "youth parts" in each county, in addition to current family court judges. All judges in these youth parts must receive specialized training on juvenile justice, adolescent development, and treatment methods. The youth parts will handle all cases involving juvenile and adolescent offenders (ages 16-20), excluding certain cases covered elsewhere in the law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates specialized youth courts with judges trained in juvenile justice and treatment methods, focusing on rehabilitation for 16-20 year olds, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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