N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 120.85
Child-sensitive arrests

A state or local law enforcement officer who arrests an individual shall, at the time of the arrest, inquire whether such individual is the parent, guardian or other person legally charged with the care or custody of a child less than eighteen years old who may be at risk as a result of the arrest. The officer shall make reasonable efforts to ensure the safety of such child in accordance with the policies and procedures established pursuant to section two hundred fourteen-i or paragraph (f-2) of subdivision three of Executive Law § 840 (Functions, powers and duties of council)section eight hundred forty of the executive law as applicable. * NB Effective June 19, 2025

Source: Section 120.85 — Child-sensitive arrests, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/120.­85 (updated Feb. 21, 2025; accessed May 3, 2025).

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