New York A08407 mandates record checks in child custody cases involving orders of protection.
New York A08407 amends the family court act to require courts to review sex offender registry and statewide computerized registry of orders of protection reports before awarding custody in cases involving orders of protection. The bill repeals a previous provision that allowed courts to award custody to relatives within the second degree. This act ensures that custody decisions consider relevant criminal and protective order histories, enhancing child safety in custody proceedings.
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