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NY S08114

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2018

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands automatic sealing of criminal records to include cases where a person is initially charged with any class of offense but ultimately convicted only of a traffic infraction or violation.

  • Excludes loitering violations and operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired from automatic sealing provisions.

  • Allows district attorneys or courts to prevent sealing by demonstrating that interests of justice require otherwise, with at least five days' notice to the defendant or their attorney.

  • Requires courts to notify the Division of Criminal Justice Services and all relevant police departments and law enforcement agencies when charges are terminated by conviction of a traffic infraction or violation.

  • Takes effect on the ninetieth day after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Relates to sealing petty offenses.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Codes3/29/2018

Full Bill Text

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