New York A05929 amends criminal procedure law to prevent employment discrimination against individuals with adjourned criminal charges.

New York A05929 amends the criminal procedure law to ensure that individuals whose criminal charges have been adjourned in contemplation of dismissal are not subject to employment discrimination. The bill clarifies that such adjournments are not considered convictions or admissions of guilt, and no person shall suffer any disability or forfeiture as a result of such an order. It also specifies that upon the dismissal of the accusatory instrument, the arrest and prosecution are deemed a nullity, and the defendant is restored to their previous status.

New York A05929 amends criminal procedure law to prevent employment discrimination against individuals with adjourned criminal charges.

New York A05929 amends the criminal procedure law to ensure that individuals whose criminal charges have been adjourned in contemplation of dismissal are not subject to employment discrimination. The bill clarifies that such adjournments are not considered convictions or admissions of guilt, and no person shall suffer any disability or forfeiture as a result of such an order. It also specifies that upon the dismissal of the accusatory instrument, the arrest and prosecution are deemed a nullity, and the defendant is restored to their previous status.