{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "815", "citation": "FCA § 815", "heading": "Transcript of family offense proceedings; request by district attorney", "text": ["§ 815. Transcript of family offense proceedings; request by district attorney. The court shall, upon the written request of a district attorney stating that such transcript is necessary in order to conduct a criminal investigation or prosecution involving the petitioner or respondent, provide a copy of the transcript of any proceedings under this article, to such district attorney. Such transcript shall not be redisclosed except as necessary for such investigation or prosecution."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/815", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "On a DA's **written request** stating a transcript is needed for a criminal investigation/prosecution, the court **shall** provide a copy of the Article 8 transcript. It may **not be re-disclosed** except as necessary for that case. ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/815", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}