NY A10710

Creates a new sealing process for up to two eligible offenses (no more than one felony) under Criminal Procedure Law § 160.59, available after at least 10 years have passed since sentencing or release from incarceration.

Defines "eligible offense" to exclude sex offenses, violent felonies, Class A felonies, certain Article 125 offenses, and crimes requiring sex offender registration.

Requires defendants to file applications with the sentencing judge containing certificates of disposition, sworn statements, and reasons for sealing; district attorney has 45 days to object.

Directs courts to summarily deny applications if defendant is a sex offender registrant, has pending charges, committed crimes after the latest conviction, or previously obtained maximum sealing allowed.

Requires courts to exclude references to "undisposed cases" (criminal actions with no final disposition for at least 5 years) from criminal history record searches, except for law enforcement, qualified agencies, and firearm licensing purposes.

Amends Executive Law § 296 to prohibit discrimination based on convictions sealed under § 160.59, except for gun licensing and law enforcement employment decisions.

Authorizes the Division of Criminal Justice Services to seal records of actions terminated in the defendant's favor between September 1, 1976 and November 1, 1991, and certain traffic/violation convictions between September 1, 1980 and November 1, 1991.

Effective date: 180 days after enactment, with defendants eligible to request sealing for offenses committed before or after the effective date.