 In the on-going effort to expediate record expungement state by state, New York has taken a step to facilitate the process.
Recently we reported on Nevada and Missouri’s efforts to expunge records quickly for residents. New York has chosen to take a different approach. Officials in Erie County, New York, announced last week that a series of clinics will be held in Buffalo, with the goal of helping individuals clear their past cannabis convictions. Currently, New Yorkers seeking expungement must go through a process of forms and filing motions. Those are then reviewed by court, including prosecutors and a judge. Applicants will then be notified if their request for expungement was granted or not. Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said in a statement on Thursday, “I hope to give a fresh start to our citizens who have been living with these criminal convictions by offering legal support to expedite the expungement or reduction process.” With that in mind, Erie County will be hosting the free clinics for state residents, in an effort to help them navigate the expungement process and get their records cleared. The first clinic will be held this week, on August 25th, and another will be held next month. More information for those interested in attending can be found on the Erie County District Attorney’s website. Comments are closed.
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