How do I seal a criminal record? How do I get an occupational license with a prior conviction?
How do I seal an arrest record when there was no conviction or sentence?
Are there local agencies to help me with the process?
Answer
CourtHelp has a page on sealing on a criminal record. New York City Case Closed Project has an eligibility checklist in English and Spanish, non-profit agencies resource sheet for New York State and links to CourtHelp.The Project has an interactive questionnaire that can help individuals determine if they are eligible.
Criminal Procedure Law § 160.50 provides information on arrests that result in a dismissal, acquittal or non-criminal outcome.
Links & Files
- Criminal Procedure Law art 160 Fingerprinting and Photographing of Defendant After Arrest -- Criminal Identification Records and Statistics Opens in new window
- Legal Action Center -- Clean Slate New York Opens in new window
- Legal Action Center -- Getting an Occupational License with Past Convictions Opens in new window
- Legal Action Center -- Know Your Rights: Cannabis (Marijuana) Expungement Opens in new window
- Legal Action Center -- Sealing Old New York Convictions Opens in new window