New York A08689 amends the social services law to allow unsealing of unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports under specific conditions.

New York A08689 amends the social services law to allow unsealing of unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports upon a court order finding that the information is necessary for the furtherance of justice. Unfounded reports are generally not admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings, but may be introduced into evidence under specific circumstances. The bill also mandates the expungement of legally sealed unfounded reports ten years after their receipt.

New York A08689 amends the social services law to allow unsealing of unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports under specific conditions.

New York A08689 amends the social services law to allow unsealing of unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports upon a court order finding that the information is necessary for the furtherance of justice. Unfounded reports are generally not admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings, but may be introduced into evidence under specific circumstances. The bill also mandates the expungement of legally sealed unfounded reports ten years after their receipt.