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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the adoption of the interstate compact for juveniles by the state of New York; and to repeal chapter 155 of the laws of 1955 enacting the interstate compact on juveniles relating thereto
Purpose of the bill
This bill would enact the most current Interstate Compact for Juveniles (New ICJ), which governs the management, monitoring, and supervision of juveniles, delinquents and status offenders who are on probation or parole and the return of those who have absconded) escaped or run away to another state; and provide for the return of non-adjudicated juveniles who have run away from home to another state.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill would repeal Chapter 155 of the Laws of 1955, as amended by Chapter 753 of the Laws of 1981, authorizing and directing the Governor of New York State to execute an Interstate Compact for Juveniles with other states.
Section 2 of the bill would add a new section 501-e to the Executive Law, adopting the provisions of the New ICJ in New York to replace the 1955 Interstate Compact for Juveniles (1955 ICJ).
Section 3 of the bill would provide that it would become effective 30 days after enactment.
Existing law
Chapter 155 of the Laws of 1955 enacted the 1955 ICJ in New York State. All 50 states and the District of Columbia adopted the 1955 ICJ. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is the New York State compact administrator for the 1955 ICJ, with the assistance of the Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives.
Chapter 753 of the Laws of 1981 added a provision to the 1955 ICJ pertaining to interstate rendition of juveniles alleged to be delinquent.
The New ICJ legislation was proposed in 2002 to address problems between states in enforcing the 1955 ICJ. The New ICJ took effect for its member states when adopting legislation.
This legislation also repeals the 1955 ICJ upon enactment of the New ICJ, as the 1955 Compact may be inconsistent with permanent rules adopted by the Commission. However, repealing the 1955 ICJ will not disrupt on-going supervision of juveniles, delinquents and status offenders initiated under the 1955 compact or preclude New York from entering into appropriate agreements with non-compact member states.
Budget implications
ICJ member states are assessed an annual dues to support the Commission. The amount of dues is set based on the population of the member state and the frequency of the state's use of the ICJ. If New York State adopts the ICJ, the State's fee is anticipated to be approximately $32,000 a year. This cost may be offset by savings associated with the State being able to take advantage of the ICJ rate
for the transport of youth and not needing to negotiate individual rates with other states.
Effective date
This bill would take effect 30 days after enactment.
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