NY S02297

Requires automatic expungement of photographs, fingerprints, palmprints, and arrest records when a criminal action against a minor is terminated in their favor, but only if the minor has no prior arrest record

Defines "minor" as a juvenile offender under existing Criminal Procedure Law section 1.20, subdivision 42

Amends the existing statute on termination of criminal actions to add specific protections for minors beyond the general provisions that apply to all accused persons

Updates gendered language in the existing law from "he" to "such person"

Takes effect immediately upon passage