Under CPL 160.50, which situation would cause denial of a sealing application?

Under CPL 160.50, which situation would cause denial of a sealing application?

• A. The defendant is required to register as a sex offender
• B. The defendant has an undisposed charge pending
• C. The defendant was convicted of a crime after the conviction for which sealing is sought
• D. The defendant has no prior offenses

Answer: (A)

Sealing a criminal record under CPL 160.50 is limited by eligibility rules, and one clear barrier is being subject to sex offender registration. If a defendant is required to register as a sex offender, sealing cannot be granted because the law preserves access to and notice of sex offender information for public safety and regulatory purposes. That unconditional disqualification is why this scenario would lead to denial of a sealing application. The other situations can involve more context or timing, but the sex offender registration status is the definitive, statutory reason for denial in this case.

Sealing a criminal record under CPL 160.50 is limited by eligibility rules, and one clear barrier is being subject to sex offender registration. If a defendant is required to register as a sex offender, sealing cannot be granted because the law preserves access to and notice of sex offender information for public safety and regulatory purposes. That unconditional disqualification is why this scenario would lead to denial of a sealing application.

The other situations can involve more context or timing, but the sex offender registration status is the definitive, statutory reason for denial in this case.