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New York’s Clean Slate Act seals criminal records to give fresh starts

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New York’s Clean Slate Act seals criminal records to give fresh starts

The Clean Slate Act took effect in New York State Saturday, after being signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in November 2023.

The law automatically seals certain criminal records after a required waiting period and several requirements.

As we work to improve public safety and expand economic opportunity for all, the Clean Slate Act will play a critical role in helping New Yorkers find jobs, housing, and opportunities in education.

In order to qualify, a person convicted or jailed for a misdemeanor must wait three years, while a person convicted or jailed for a felony must wait eight years.

Anyone who is convicted of class A felonies like murder or registered as a sex offender is not eligible.

The person must maintain a clean record and no longer be on probation or parole.

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