Q: I am in the hiring process for a police department I pass a physical and poly arrested in 1995 case sealed n dismissed
My arrest took place in Brooklyn New York in 1995 everything was dismissed my case was sealed the department that I am applying to is aware that but for some reason they want the exact arrest record for that case
A:
There are several aspects to this.
In short, law enforcement can see nonpublic records and will for applicants. Other NYS employers cannot ask about arrests but for policy reasons law enforcement can.
Sealed Criminal Record Not Viewable by the Public
Once your record is officially sealed, it is not viewable or accessible by the general public, including a prospective employer. This means when you are applying for a job, you do not need to check the “criminal conviction” box, which thereby increases the odds of you securing a job. Once sealed, only law enforcement and certain licensing agencies would be able to view your criminal record.
Even if your criminal record cannot be sealed, there are affirmative steps you can take to improve your chances of securing employment. For example, it is possible to apply for a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities. Or, you can apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Basically, if you have more than two felonies, you can pursue the Certificate of Good Conduct. If you have one felony, you can pursue the Certificate of Relief.
Brooklyn Criminal Record Sealing Lawyer Ready to Help
As you can tell, if you have a criminal record, there are affirmative steps you can take to try and get your record sealed and shielded from view by the public. To secure this seal, you should retain the services of a Brooklyn criminal record sealing lawyer. To learn more, contact Kolplaw
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