New York S00789 amends the family court act to change how findings in child abuse or neglect proceedings are handled.

New York S00789 amends the family court act to modify the handling of findings in child abuse or neglect proceedings. It mandates that courts inform respondents of the potential consequences before accepting admissions or consents to findings of neglect or abuse. The bill also stipulates that reports of neglect will be legally sealed eight years after the report was made unless sealed earlier in an administrative proceeding.

New York S00789 amends the family court act to change how findings in child abuse or neglect proceedings are handled.

New York S00789 amends the family court act to modify the handling of findings in child abuse or neglect proceedings. It mandates that courts inform respondents of the potential consequences before accepting admissions or consents to findings of neglect or abuse. The bill also stipulates that reports of neglect will be legally sealed eight years after the report was made unless sealed earlier in an administrative proceeding.