{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "mhl", "section": "10.17", "citation": "MHL § 10.17", "heading": "Release of information authorized", "text": ["§ 10.17 Release of information authorized.", "The commissioner is authorized to release information in accordance with subparagraph (vii) of paragraph nine of subdivision (c) of section 33.13 of this chapter to appropriate persons and entities when necessary to protect the public concerning a specific sex offender requiring civil management under this article, and to release information in accordance with subparagraph (viii) of paragraph nine of subdivision (c) of section 33.13 of this chapter to the attorney general and case review panel when such persons or entities request such information in the exercise of their statutory functions, powers, and duties under this article."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MHY/10.17", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "The commissioner may **release info** (per § 33.13) to appropriate persons/entities **when necessary to protect the public** about a specific sex offender under civil management, and to the **AG and case review panel** when they need it to do their statutory jobs. ★\n\n---\n\n**★ Exam hits:**\n- **Two outcomes only:** *dangerous sex offender requiring confinement* (secure facility) vs. *sex offender requiring strict and intensive supervision (SIST)*. Both require a **mental abnormality**.\n- **Deadline chain:** agency notice **120 days** before release → case review team finding **within 45 days** → AG petition **within 30 days** → **probable-cause hearing within 30 days** (returned/stayed respondent = start **within 72 hours**) → **jury trial within 60 days**.\n- **Standards & burdens:** trial = **clear and convincing evidence**, **AG's burden**, **unanimous** jury; disruption hearing under § 10.06(l) = **preponderance**. Court cannot find abnormality **solely** from the sex offense.\n- **Hung jury** → retry within **60 days**; hung again → **dismiss**.\n- **Annual review:** exam **at least once a year**; retention hearing **within 45 days**; respondent may petition for discharge **anytime** (frivolous ones denied without a hearing).\n- **SIST:** **6 face-to-face + 6 collateral contacts/month**, provider reports **every 4 months**, respondent may petition to modify/terminate **every 2 years**; violation eval **within 5 days**, confinement hearing **within 30 days**.\n- **Deadlines are goals** (§ 10.08(f)) — missing them almost never invalidates the action.\n- **No appeal** from a probable-cause *finding*; AG **may** appeal a PC *dismissal*; both sides appeal **final** orders (**CPLR Arts. 55–57**).\n- Commissioner's **annual report** to Governor/Legislature due **December 1**.\n\n\n---\n*Verbatim statute:* [[MHL - Article 10]]", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/mhl/10.17", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}