How long does a felony conviction stay on your record in New York?

Answer 1

You must first have served the complete term of your sentence, then submit a petition to the court setting forth good reason(s) why your request should be granted. A judge will review your petition and the circumstances of your case and issue a ruling either granting or denying the request. AN EXPUNGEMENT IS NOT A PARDON! Expungement only removes the record of your offense from being viewed by the public. Law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies will always have access to your complete 'actual' record. In SOME instances, if you live in a state that does not fully restore your "rights": if you were convicted of a felony crime, your status will still remain that of a 'convicted felon' and you remain subject to any restrictions that status places upon you (gun possession - voting rights - etc).

Answer 2

Unless the offense occurred prior to your 18th birthday, at which point your record will be sealed upon you become 18 - all criminal records become, and remain, a permanent part of your criminal history.

Answer 3

Your adult record is a lifelong record, unless the offense occurred prior to your 18th birthday, at which time it will be sealed.

Answer 4

Your adult criminal history file is a PERMANENT record. There are no statutes of limitations and it does not "go away" with time.

Answer 5

For life. It never goes away.