N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 525.15

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024
Section 525.15 - Claimant records
(a) Claimant records are:
(1) not subject to the provisions of the Public Officers Law: article 6; paragraphs (c) and (d) of subdivision 1 or subdivisions 2, 3 and 6 of section 94 and section 95; and
(2) confidential, subject to the provisions of section 633 of the Executive Law and section 96 of the Public Officers Law. Pursuant to section 633 of the Executive Law, the following exceptions exist to such confidentiality:
(i) requests for information based upon legitimate criminal justice purposes;
(ii) judicial subpoenas;
(iii) requests for information by the victim or claimant or his or her authorized representative pursuant to section 525.3(c) of this Part;
(iv) requests for the release of records as authorized by a claimant pursuant to subdivision (e) of this section;
(v) for purposes necessary and proper for the administration of article 22 of the Executive Law, including but not limited to, providing information to a victim assistance program pursuant to section 525.22(a) of this Part.
(b) A claimant shall notify the office of any change of contact information in person, by mail, or electronically via facsimile, electronic mail or any other manner the office may make available for the change of contact information pursuant to subdivision one of section 305 of the New York State Technology Law.
(1) If mailed, such notification shall be directed to:

Office of Victim Services

Alfred E. Smith State Office Building

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 525.15