A 1787 New York Assembly · 2021 Regular Session

Relates to the rights of former outpatients of mental health facilities to have files sealed after ten years

Summary
Authorizes former outpatients of mental health facilities to request a court of competent jurisdiction to render an order to have their files sealed when more than ten years have elapsed since the last treatment in such facility, they are not currently being treated for mental illness and it would be in the best interests of the petitioner and society to seal such record without the requirement of a special proceeding.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2021
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Introduced Jan 11, 2021 Last action Jan 5, 2022
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Jan 5, 2022
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REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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Jan 11, 2021
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REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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Gary Pretlow
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