New York S06326 amends criminal procedure law to allow judges access to family court records and expands extraordinary circumstances for keeping.

New York S06326 amends the criminal procedure law to allow judges presiding in the youth part to access all family court records, including those related to previous juvenile delinquency proceedings. The bill also expands the meaning of extraordinary circumstances to include cases where the defendant is accused of using, possessing, or displaying a firearm, shotgun, rifle, or other deadly weapon. This change aims to provide judges with more comprehensive information to make informed decisions about the proceedings. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S06326 amends criminal procedure law to allow judges access to family court records and expands extraordinary circumstances for keeping.

New York S06326 amends the criminal procedure law to allow judges presiding in the youth part to access all family court records, including those related to previous juvenile delinquency proceedings. The bill also expands the meaning of extraordinary circumstances to include cases where the defendant is accused of using, possessing, or displaying a firearm, shotgun, rifle, or other deadly weapon. This change aims to provide judges with more comprehensive information to make informed decisions about the proceedings. The act takes effect immediately.