Allows unsealing of unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports upon court order for justice purposes.

This bill 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 determination of charges being investigated by a grand jury, for prosecuting a violation of the penal law, or for the furtherance of justice. It also specifies that such reports can be introduced into evidence under certain conditions and mandates that they be expunged ten years after receipt.

Allows unsealing of unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports upon court order for justice purposes.

This bill 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 determination of charges being investigated by a grand jury, for prosecuting a violation of the penal law, or for the furtherance of justice. It also specifies that such reports can be introduced into evidence under certain conditions and mandates that they be expunged ten years after receipt.