What does the abbreviation "ACD" stand for? What does an "ACD" mean for my criminal record?
Answer
"ACD" is the abbreviation for "Adjourned in Contemplate of Dismissal" defined in Criminal Procedure Law sections 170.55 and 170.56. Court Help has pages on how criminal records are sealed and corrected.
Links & Files
- Court Help -- Criminal Records: Correcting a Mistake Opens in new window
- Court Help -- Sealed Records: Good Result Opens in new window
- Criminal Procedure Law 170.55 Adjournment in Contemplate of Dismissal Opens in new window
- Criminal Procedure Law 170.56 Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal in Cases Involving Marihuana Opens in new window