Establishes a centralized database for criminal justice agencies to access reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

New York S04718 amends the social services law to require the Office of Children and Family Services to establish a centralized database of reports of child abuse and maltreatment. This database will be accessible to criminal justice agencies, including district attorneys, investigators, and police officers, to aid in their duties. The database will include all reports and related information in the possession of the office or local departments. Access to identifying information is restricted to protect the privacy of individuals involved.

Establishes a centralized database for criminal justice agencies to access reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

New York S04718 amends the social services law to require the Office of Children and Family Services to establish a centralized database of reports of child abuse and maltreatment. This database will be accessible to criminal justice agencies, including district attorneys, investigators, and police officers, to aid in their duties. The database will include all reports and related information in the possession of the office or local departments. Access to identifying information is restricted to protect the privacy of individuals involved.