New York S02552 mandates automatic sealing of certain misdemeanor records after ten years, with exceptions, and requires statistical reporting.

New York S02552 amends the criminal procedure law to automatically seal records of misdemeanor convictions, excluding sex offenses, ten years after sentencing. Exceptions include individuals required to register as sex offenders, those with pending charges, or convicted of more than two crimes. Sealed records remain accessible to the individual, law enforcement, and certain agencies. The division of criminal justice services must publish annual statistics on sealed convictions.

New York S02552 mandates automatic sealing of certain misdemeanor records after ten years, with exceptions, and requires statistical reporting.

New York S02552 amends the criminal procedure law to automatically seal records of misdemeanor convictions, excluding sex offenses, ten years after sentencing. Exceptions include individuals required to register as sex offenders, those with pending charges, or convicted of more than two crimes. Sealed records remain accessible to the individual, law enforcement, and certain agencies. The division of criminal justice services must publish annual statistics on sealed convictions.