New York S02297 amends the criminal procedure law to allow for the expungement of certain records following the termination of criminal actions and.

New York S02297 amends Section 160.60 of the criminal procedure law to provide for the expungement of photographs, fingerprints, palmprints, and arrest records related to criminal actions and proceedings against minors. This expungement applies only if the minor has no prior arrest record. The bill also ensures that the termination of such actions and proceedings against minors results in the nullification of the arrest and prosecution, restoring the minor to their previous status. This change aims to reduce the long-term impact of juvenile arrests on minors' futures.

New York S02297 amends the criminal procedure law to allow for the expungement of certain records following the termination of criminal actions and.

New York S02297 amends Section 160.60 of the criminal procedure law to provide for the expungement of photographs, fingerprints, palmprints, and arrest records related to criminal actions and proceedings against minors. This expungement applies only if the minor has no prior arrest record. The bill also ensures that the termination of such actions and proceedings against minors results in the nullification of the arrest and prosecution, restoring the minor to their previous status. This change aims to reduce the long-term impact of juvenile arrests on minors' futures.