New York A02441 amends the family court act to enhance confidentiality and automatic expungement of juvenile delinquency records.

New York A02441 amends the family court act to strengthen confidentiality and automatic expungement of juvenile delinquency records. The bill mandates automatic expungement of records when a delinquency proceeding is terminated in favor of the respondent, unless the court orders otherwise. It also requires automatic expungement of records upon the respondent's 21st birthday if a delinquency finding has been made. Additionally, the bill restricts access to juvenile records, allowing disclosure only with court approval and considering the juvenile's privacy interests and potential harm.

New York A02441 amends the family court act to enhance confidentiality and automatic expungement of juvenile delinquency records.

New York A02441 amends the family court act to strengthen confidentiality and automatic expungement of juvenile delinquency records. The bill mandates automatic expungement of records when a delinquency proceeding is terminated in favor of the respondent, unless the court orders otherwise. It also requires automatic expungement of records upon the respondent's 21st birthday if a delinquency finding has been made. Additionally, the bill restricts access to juvenile records, allowing disclosure only with court approval and considering the juvenile's privacy interests and potential harm.