N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 140.17
Child-sensitive arrests


A state or local law enforcement officer who arrests an individual legally charged with the care or custody of a child less than eighteen years old shall, to the extent practicable, at the time of the arrest take appropriate action that is conducive to the child’s safety and/or security and is consistent 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 140.17 — Child-sensitive arrests, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/140.­17 (updated May 30, 2025; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

Verified:
Jun. 21, 2025

Last modified:
May 30, 2025

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