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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Juvenile justice and child support case trends
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The Family Court Division is experiencing significant changes in case volumes and types, particularly in juvenile justice matters.
- In 2024, juvenile justice case referrals increased by 20%, with 70% of referrals representing felony charges.
- There were 411 firearm cases referred to the division in 2024.
- New York City continues to see a high volume of cases involving violence and firearm possession.
- Child support case referrals decreased by approximately 8%, mirroring a national trend.
Muriel Goode-Trufant
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The number of serious matters handled by the family court division continues to rise.
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In 2024 juvenile justice cases referred increased by 20%.
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Seventy % of the referrals represent felony charges.
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This is in addition to the 52 in case referrals in 2023.
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New York City continues to experience a high volume of cases surrounding violence and the possession of firearms.
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In 2024, there were 411 firearm cases referred to the division.
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Mirroring a national trend, child support case referrals after a recent increase decreased this year by approximately 8%.