Clean Slate Act (New York)

The Clean Slate Act (CPL 160.57) is a state law passed in New York State in the United States of America that will automatically seal an individual's New York State criminal records after three years for a misdemeanor and eight years for a felony. The law does not apply to some offenses.

The law went into effect on November 16, 2024.[1][2]

In response to the law, the Judicial Process Commission stated "The passing of the Clean Slate Act, which aims to eradicate perpetual punishment, is a great win for those impacted by the criminal justice system."[3]

The New York State Assembly stated that "The Clean Slate Act (A.1029-C) automatically seals certain criminal records to give more New Yorkers a second chance, reduce recidivism and contribute to their communities."[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Clean Slate Act could expand access to jobs with health insurance benefits for people with past convictions". Crain's New York Business. November 25, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025 – via EBSCOhost.
  2. ↑ "New York State Clean Slate Act | Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. ®". www.lawny.org.
  3. ↑ https://www.rocjpc.org/home.aspx
  4. ↑ "Clean Slate Act | New York State Assembly". assembly.state.ny.us.
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