Criminal Justice Forms

■ Model Sealing Motion for Dismissed Cases and Convictions for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana (under Criminal Procedure Law §160.55) – You can use this motion to apply to have your case sealed when the case ended in your favor or you were convicted of unlawful possession of marijuana (Penal Law §221.05). Replace the highlighted text with information about the arrest you want sealed. For more information, see “Lowering Criminal Record Barriers.”

■ Model Motion to Seal Cases That Resulted in a Conviction for a Non Criminal-Offense (under Criminal Procedure Law §160.55) – You can use this motion to apply to have your case sealed when the case ended in certain convictions for Non-Criminal Offenses (violations or infractions). Replace the highlighted text with information about the conviction you want sealed. For more information, see “Lowering Criminal Record Barriers.”

■ Model Letter Asking for Written Explanation for Job Denial (under Correction Law §754) and Copy of the Background Check – Under New York law, employers must give people with criminal convictions who are denied a job can a written explanation for the denial within 30 days of the request, as well as a copy of any background check run by the employer. You can use this model letter to ask the employer why you were denied a job (and/or to ask for a copy of a background check). Replace the highlighted text with your information. For more information, see “Criminal Records and Employment.”