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Title of bill
An act to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to providing personal information during disclosure by a person to whom an order of protection has been issued
Purpose
To allow victims who have orders of protection to be further protected by keeping personal information confidential in disclosure proceedings.
Summary of provisions
Section I amends the civil practice law and rules by adding a new section 3104-a, which protects a domestic violence victim's personal information at a disclosure proceeding.
Existing law
None.
Justification
New York State has no statutory protection or provision to preserve the privacy of domestic violence victims during civil pretrial disclosure proceedings. Witnesses who are called to provide information under oath are often asked during these formal proceedings questions that unreasonably invade the privacy and jeopardize the safety and security of victims of domestic violence questions of residency, employment, and family relationships. Legal protections need to extend to these out-of-court civil proceedings to maximize the value of protective orders issued in the family and criminal courts, and to prevent abusers from taking advantage of legal proceedings to obtain otherwise sensitive information. Victims of domestic violence should not be continually threatened, harassed, or intimidated. Legal protections need to be strengthened so as not to allow the disclosure of information that could facilitate continuing abuse.
Legislative history
2007-2008: S.4777 - Died in Committee 2005-2006: S.1803 Died in Committee. 2004: S.6751 Died in Committee
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
Immediately.
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