Criminal Justice (Juvenile Justice)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5637: Expands juvenile offender status to include certain sex offenses committed by persons 13, 14 or 15 years of age

Expands juvenile offender status to include rape in the first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse in the second degree and aggravated sexual abuse in the third degree if committed by persons thirteen, fourteen or fifteen years of age.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands juvenile jurisdiction for serious sex offenses, prioritizing rehabilitation over adult prosecution per criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2396: Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check

This bill (A 2396) requires juvenile delinquency records to be accessible during firearm background checks for applicants under 22 years old. It specifically directs the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and the Division of State Police to include these records when conducting background checks under federal and state law for individuals under 22. The bill amends the Family Court Act to mandate this access, overriding other provisions that might restrict such record sharing. It directly affects young adults seeking to purchase firearms by expanding the scope of background checks to include certain juvenile court records.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates juvenile delinquency records inclusion in firearm background checks for under-22s, strengthening law enforcement's ability to prevent gun violence by closing a loophole.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1659: Relates to expungement of records for certain juveniles convicted of a nonviolent offense after seven years

Relates to expungement of records for certain juveniles convicted of a nonviolent offense after seven years and satisfactory completion of such person's probation, parole, supervised release and payment of any fines imposed or restitution ordered, whichever is later.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables record expungement for juvenile nonviolent offenders after sentence completion, reducing barriers to reintegration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 4330: Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status or young adult offender status; repealer

Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status; adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status; provides for process and sentencing requirements related to such statuses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds young adult offender status with tailored sentencing, promoting rehabilitation over punitive measures - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7558: Relates to requiring consent of a minor's parent, legal guardian or attorney for law enforcement collection of DNA from certain minors

Requires the written consent of a minor's parent, legal guardian or attorney for law enforcement collection of DNA from a minor prior to the lawful arrest of such minor.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires parental consent for minor DNA collection, protecting civil rights pre-arrest, aligning with reform efforts to limit unwarranted law enforcement intrusion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4513: Relates to conviction sealing for eligible youth

This bill allows eligible youth who were not designated as youthful offenders by a court (but met the criteria for that status) to apply for conviction sealing. It expands sealing eligibility to include most offenses, excluding only serious felonies (like class A-I/A-II) and certain sex offenses, though it adds a pathway for armed felony convictions if judges find mitigating circumstances or minor involvement. Youth previously denied sealing under this process can reapply. The change directly affects young people seeking to clear certain criminal records, with specific court determinations required for some cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands conviction sealing for eligible youth, reducing barriers to rehabilitation and reintegration, a key criminal justice reform measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4130: Provides legal assistance to youth ordered by the court into the custody of the office of children and family services and placed or committed to a state operated juvenile detention center

Provides legal assistance to youth ordered by the court into the custody of the office of children and family services and placed or committed to a state operated juvenile detention center.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides legal assistance to juveniles in detention, protecting rights and aligning with reform by ensuring due process in youth criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2025

A 767: Establishes the youth justice innovation fund

Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents youth arrests/incarceration via funding community programs, directly aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce system involvement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Juvenile Justice

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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 4763: Ensures that parents and guardians of youth are notified when their child is arrested

Relates to the issuance of arrest warrants upon a youth who is still in high school; provides for the police officer to make a reasonable effort to notify the parent or other person legally responsible for the care of such youth or with whom the youth is domiciled that the youth has been arrested; provides that the police officer need not notify the parent or other person legally responsible when such youth is not also a juvenile offender and the notification would endanger the health and safety of such youth; amends provisions relating to sexually exploited children to include persons under the age of nineteen.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police to notify parents/guardians of arrested youth (up to 19), enhancing family involvement and protecting minors' rights within the justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 191: Relates to temporary orders of protection

This bill allows county probation departments to request temporary orders of protection during the juvenile adjustment process. It amends the family court law to explicitly include probation departments as eligible applicants for these orders, alongside other entities like the presentment agency. The change applies specifically when a juvenile is in custody under certain family court procedures or during probation adjustment under state rules. This update streamlines access to protective orders for youth involved in juvenile justice cases handled by probation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill streamlines access to protective orders for juveniles in probation adjustment, enhancing safety and procedural protections within juvenile justice, aligning with reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Juvenile Justice

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