![]() ![]() New York’s “clean slate” legislation, the latest criminal justice bill signed by the Democratic governor, will automatically seal most criminal records three years after serving time or parole for a misdemeanor and eight years for felony convictions. The years-long endeavor to get the legislation over the finish line is seen as a major victory in criminal justice reform by various organizations including labor and advocacy groups. New York now joins a slew of other states including California, New Jersey, and Michigan, which have passed similar measures in recent years. (AP) - New Yorkers who complete their sentences and stay out of trouble for a certain period of time will have their criminal records automatically sealed under a long awaited bill signed into law by Gov. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.ĪLBANY, N.Y.
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