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Stevens introduces Intro 447 on alternatives guide

New York City Council · Oct 27, 2026 · starts 0:04:29 · 29 sec

Stevens introduces Intro 447, which she sponsors, requiring ACS and partner agencies to develop a guide on alternatives to incarceration and detention. The guide would be distributed to judges, attorneys, public defenders, youth advocates, and district attorneys.

Althea V. Stevens

In addition to the oversight topics, we will also hear four pieces of legislation today.

Althea V. Stevens

Introduction 447, which I'm proud to sponsor, will require ACS and

Althea V. Stevens

in consultation with DYC, DYCD, DOP, and O and Mach J to develop a guide of information about alternatives to incarcerations and alternatives to

Althea V. Stevens

detention for distribution to judges, attorneys, public defenders, and youth advocates and district attorneys.