N.Y. Fam Ct Act § 381.3 protects a juvenile’s records from disclosure.
- JD and PINS records must be sealed: Youthful Offender & Sealing: NY Criminal Procedure Law § 720.35.
- No exception exists to disclose this information to immigration authorities without a family court order.
- Note: If a juvenile applies for an immigration benefit (citizenship, LPR card, etc.) they may STILL be asked to submit sealed records and can be denied a benefit based on this information. See USCIS form I-485 application instructions, p14.
