New York S04050 authorizes police agencies to charge fees for searching, copying, and mailing police records, except for victims or those charged.

New York S04050 amends the executive law to allow local police agencies to charge fees for searching, copying, and mailing police records. The fees are set at $5 for manual searches, $3 for electronic searches, and $1 per page for document copies, with accident reports costing $15. These fees do not apply to public officers, boards, or victims or those charged with related crimes. The act takes effect 60 days after becoming law.

New York S04050 authorizes police agencies to charge fees for searching, copying, and mailing police records, except for victims or those charged.

New York S04050 amends the executive law to allow local police agencies to charge fees for searching, copying, and mailing police records. The fees are set at $5 for manual searches, $3 for electronic searches, and $1 per page for document copies, with accident reports costing $15. These fees do not apply to public officers, boards, or victims or those charged with related crimes. The act takes effect 60 days after becoming law.