A three-year window opens this weekend for the courts to seal the conviction records of qualifying New Yorkers under the Clean Slate Act.
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Misdemeanors dating beyond three or more years after sentencing or release qualify. For felonies, that span is raised to eight years. Those on probation, parole, or post-release supervision do not qualify. The New York Unified Court System must seal eligible conviction records by Nov. 16, 2027. to seal their conviction records after a decade from their last sentencing or release.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, State Senator Zellnor Myrie, and Paul Keith will round out the panelists alongside Cleare and Gibbs.
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