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Clean Slate Act takes effect

November 18 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

NEW YORK’S CLEAN Slate Act, sponsored by state Sen. Zellnor Myrie...

The Brooklyn Criminal Court on Schermerhorn Street, a key venue for the Brooklyn Defenders' advocacy efforts as highlighted in their 2023 annual report. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Robert Abruzzese

Brooklyn Defenders celebrate legislative successes in 2023 annual report

April 25 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

In its 2023 annual report, Brooklyn Defenders, a public defense organization, outlined...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signing the Clean Slate Act at the Brooklyn Museum.Photo: Susan Watts/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul

Second chances in New York: Clean Slate Act to wipe millions of criminal records

November 17 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

New York State took a significant step towards criminal justice reform on...

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez speaks at the signing of the Clean Slate Act on Thursday, which allows certain criminal records to be sealed years after an individual is sentenced or released from incarceration if that individual is not subsequently convicted of an additional criminal act.Photo: Susan Watts/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez and KCCBA Prez Darran Winslow join in support of Clean Slate Act

November 17 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Following the announcement of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of the Clean...

Clean Slate Act gets a makeover: Amended version excludes Class A felonies and extends waiting period

June 8 | Rob Abruzzese

The New York City Bar Association has reiterated its strong support for...

Clean Slate Act gains momentum as New York Assembly Speaker pledges support

May 4 | Rob Abruzzese

The Clean Slate NY coalition praised Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for his...

Clean Slate Act passes out of Senate Finance Committee

March 24 | Robert Abruzzese

STATEWIDE — A renewed bill called the Clean Slate Act could soon become...

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