Record Sealing Eligibility Guide

Summary

In New York, criminal records can be sealed but not expunged. Eligibility for sealing requires no more than two convictions, including one felony, and at least ten years since the conviction or release. Completion of the sentence and any post-release supervision is also necessary. Consider seeking legal guidance to file a motion for sealing your record.

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In New York, records can be sealed but not expunged. Sealing eligibility depends on the type of offense and time since conviction.
- For sealing, you must have no more than two convictions, including one felony.
- At least ten years must have passed since the conviction or release.
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Great! Here's some general information on sealing records in New York:
- You must have no more than two convictions, including one felony.
- At least ten years must have passed since the conviction or release.
- You must have completed the sentence and any post-release supervision.
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