New York S03796 amends the criminal procedure law to allow certain applicants to be eligible for conviction sealing.

New York S03796 amends the criminal procedure law to allow individuals convicted of up to four eligible criminal offenses, but not more than one felony offense, to apply for sealing of their convictions. Eligible offenses include certain traffic violations and non-violent crimes, excluding sex offenses, certain felonies, and violent felonies. The application process requires a form prescribed by the chief administrator of the courts, and the court must consider various factors before deciding on the application.

New York S03796 amends the criminal procedure law to allow certain applicants to be eligible for conviction sealing.

New York S03796 amends the criminal procedure law to allow individuals convicted of up to four eligible criminal offenses, but not more than one felony offense, to apply for sealing of their convictions. Eligible offenses include certain traffic violations and non-violent crimes, excluding sex offenses, certain felonies, and violent felonies. The application process requires a form prescribed by the chief administrator of the courts, and the court must consider various factors before deciding on the application.