There are various options to seal criminal matters in New York. Upon acquittal, or dismissal for other reasons, such as an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACOD), the records are sealed, and [...]
As of October 2017, individuals who have been convicted of an eligible offense can bring an application to have their records sealed as long as they have not been convicted of another [...]
Most non-violent felonies and misdemeanors are eligible. Sex crimes, violent felonies and serious felonies are not eligible for sealing. The following is a general list of crimes that may NOT be sealed [...]
An individual may be eligible if they meet the following criteria: Have not been convicted of a crime for a period of ten (10) years since their sentencing. If they were sentenced [...]
If you meet the criteria to have your criminal records sealed, a detailed application must be submitted with the reasons for requesting sealing. The application must contain a copy of a certificate of [...]
In considering an application to seal your criminal records the judge will consider many factors including: the amount of time that has elapsed since the last conviction; the circumstances and seriousness of [...]
Maybe. If you have only one prior drug conviction that was sealed under Criminal Procedure Law section 160.58, and now you seek to have a different conviction sealed, and the total convictions [...]
Maybe. For the purposes of this law, if multiple convictions are from the same incident, then they will be counted as only one conviction, even though they would be sealed. For example, [...]
When a sealing application is granted, the records on file with any court and the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services will be sealed. These records include all official records [...]
No. New York does not recognize or have an expungement process. With sealing, the records still exist, they just are not accessible to the public.
