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What is NYC AC § 9-304?

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This section establishes a policy for the office to reduce erroneous criminal and juvenile records, identify root causes, and propose solutions. It also mandates the issuance of an annual report to the mayor and council regarding actions taken. Applies to the office responsible for criminal record management.

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§ 9-304 Erroneous criminal records.

AC § 9-304

a. It shall be a policy of the office to use best efforts to: 1. Seek a reduction in erroneous criminal and juvenile records, including but not limited to records of arrests that are not associated with a criminal prosecution.

2.Take all practicable measures to identify the root causes of erroneous criminal and juvenile records and propose solutions to address such causes.

3.Seek the existence of efficient processes through which erroneous criminal or juvenile records may be rectified, and that members of the public are made aware of such processes. b. Within 30 days of the beginning of each calendar year, commencing in 2019, the office shall issue an annual report to the mayor and the council, and publish such report on the office's website, regarding actions taken pursuant to this section during the previous calendar year. (L.L. 2018/021, 12/31/2017, eff. 3/31/2018)

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