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Criminal Record Sealing Answers
Below are frequently asked questions about New York record sealing (expungement). To see if you are eligible for criminal record sealing, take our free online eligibility test.
- Who can see my record if it is sealed?
- What does sealing mean?
- If I meet the eligibility requirements am I guaranteed to have my convictions sealed?
- What if I am formally charged with another crime after I have my record sealed?
- Do I have to have have multiple convictions sealed individually if they occurred in different districts?
Who can see my record if it is sealed?
If your record is sealed it is unable to be viewed or pulled up by anyone except the court. The court will only open your record if you are convicted of a crime later and they need the information for sentencing.
Your conviction will be sealed and you can additionally add up to three misdemeanors to be sealed, provided they meet the eligibility standards.
If I meet the eligibility requirements am I guaranteed to have my convictions sealed?
No, unfortunately the standard used by the court is discretionary. This leaves the decision of whether or not to seal your record up to the judge. However, should you meet all of the requirements it would be highly unlikely for the motion to be denied.
What if I am formally charged with another crime after I have my record sealed?
If you are formally charged with another crime your sealed record become immediately unsealed and will remain unsealed. It will only become sealed again if the charges are terminated in favor of you.
No, we are able to file to have multiple convictions that occurred in multiple districts sealed all within the same district.
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