New York: Juvenile Court Records (NY-NC-5)

Traffic infractions committed by a juvenile 16 years of age or, commencing on October 1, 2019, 17 years of age, shall be sealed automatically at the expiration of a successful period of an adjustment, adjournment in contemplation of dismissal or conditional discharge. N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 375.2(7).

Record Detail(s)

Misdemeanor (adjudicated)

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

Potentially, see statute

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory

Hearing

No statutory language

Clearance Process

Automatic

Remedy

Seal

Ineligible Category or Citation

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

Procedure General

The procedure is automatic. N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 375.2.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The court shall enter an order sealing the appropriate records. N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 375.2(7)

Waiting Periods

There is no waiting period.

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