New York record clearing
New York Record Sealing & Clean Slate: what to know before you start
Here is how record clearing works in New York, in plain language. A record-clearing path may be available in some situations and not in others. The free guided check walks you through what New York looks at.
What New York calls it: Record Sealing & Clean Slate
New York clears records through court-ordered Record Sealing and automatic Clean Slate sealing.
Words used in New York
- expungement
- sealing
- erasure
- Clean Slate
- vacatur/vacation
Record-clearing paths Expungement.ai supports in New York
These are the options the free check asks about in New York. Whether one fits depends on the details of your situation, and the court or agency makes the final decision.
- Automatic non-conviction sealing under CPL 160.50 / 160.55
- Marijuana-record destruction under the MRTA
- Conditional / treatment sealing under CPL 160.58
- Discretionary conviction sealing by petition under CPL 160.59
Before you rely on this page
Record-clearing rules change and vary by state and by case. This page is general information, not legal advice, and a record-clearing path may or may not be available in your situation. LegalEase is not a law firm. The court or agency makes the final decision.
Expungement.ai is a self-help document preparation service. It does not decide whether a court will grant record clearing, and nothing here is a promise about the outcome of your case.
See what may be available in New York.
No account or payment is required to begin. The free guided check walks through what New York looks at and shows whether a supported self-help packet may be available.
Self-help document preparation. LegalEase is not a law firm, and this is not legal advice. The court or agency makes the final decision.