New York S04353 amends family court discovery rules for juvenile delinquency cases.

New York S04353 revises discovery provisions for juvenile delinquency cases in family court. It mandates timely disclosure of various materials by the presentment agency, including police reports, witness statements, electronic recordings, photographs, and tangible objects. The bill outlines specific timelines for disclosure, with different deadlines for detained and non-detained respondents. It also allows for reciprocal discovery by the respondent and provides for protective orders to limit disclosure.

New York S04353 amends family court discovery rules for juvenile delinquency cases.

New York S04353 revises discovery provisions for juvenile delinquency cases in family court. It mandates timely disclosure of various materials by the presentment agency, including police reports, witness statements, electronic recordings, photographs, and tangible objects. The bill outlines specific timelines for disclosure, with different deadlines for detained and non-detained respondents. It also allows for reciprocal discovery by the respondent and provides for protective orders to limit disclosure.