There are various options to seal criminal matters in New York. Upon acquittal, or dismissal for other reasons, such as an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACOD), the records are sealed, and the defendant's fingerprints and photos are returned or destroyed pursuant to Criminal Procedure [...]

As of October 2017, individuals who have been convicted of an eligible offense can bring an application to have their records sealed as long as they have not been convicted of another crime for a period of ten (10) years since their conviction date or [...]

Most non-violent felonies and misdemeanors are eligible.  Sex crimes, violent felonies and serious felonies are not eligible for sealing. The following is a general list of crimes that may NOT be sealed under this law: Any sex offense within Penal Law §130 (Sex Offenses) Any [...]

An individual may be eligible if they meet the following criteria: Have not been convicted of a crime for a period of ten (10) years since their sentencing. If they were sentenced to jail/prison, ten (10) years since their release. Have two or less criminal [...]

If you meet the criteria to have your criminal records sealed, a detailed application must be submitted with the reasons for requesting sealing. The application must contain a copy of a certificate of disposition for any offense for which the defendant was convicted. The application is [...]

In considering an application to seal your criminal records the judge will consider many factors including: the amount of time that has elapsed since the last conviction; the circumstances and seriousness of the offense for which you were convicted; the circumstances and seriousness of any [...]

Maybe. If you have only one prior drug conviction that was sealed under Criminal Procedure Law section 160.58, and now you seek to have a different conviction sealed, and the total convictions sealed amount to no more than one felony or no more than two [...]

Maybe. For the purposes of this law, if multiple convictions are from the same incident, then they will be counted as only one conviction, even though they would be sealed. For example, if you had a misdemeanor larceny in 2000 and in 2001you were convicted [...]

When a sealing application is granted, the records on file with any court and the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services will be sealed. These records include all official records and papers related to the individual’s arrest, prosecution, and conviction, as well as [...]

No.  New York does not recognize or have an expungement process.  With sealing, the records still exist, they just are not accessible to the public.