NY CPL § 170.55 & § 160.50 STATUTORY ENGINE

New York Pre-Trial Diversion & Case Dismissal Navigator

Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACD) & Post-Compliance Sealing Workflow

Standard Scenarios:
Case Parameters NY Penal Law Model
24 hrs
Mandated Conditions & Behavioral Milestones
Statutory Eligibility
Eligible under NY CPL 170.55
ACD Duration
180 Days (6 Mos)
Milestones Completed
3 of 3 Completed
Terminal Outcome
Case Dismissed & Sealed
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Adjournment Satisfied — Statutory Dismissal Warranted

Upon successful expiration of the 180-day ACD observation period without violation, the court dismisses the accusatory instrument in the furtherance of justice under NY CPL § 170.55(2).

Procedural Adjudication Timeline Chronological Court Progression
1. Arraignment & Pre-Plea Diversion Referral
Court and District Attorney consent to Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal under CPL § 170.55. Criminal prosecution is stayed without requiring a guilty plea.
2. Compliance & Community Service Execution
Defendant completes mandated 24 hours of non-profit community restitution and restorative justice coursework.
3. ACD Observation Period Concluded (180 Days)
No new offenses committed. Defense submits certificate of completion to the court clerk.
4. Automatic Dismissal & Sealing (NY CPL § 160.50)
The case is deemed terminated in favor of the accused. Arrest fingerprints, photographs, and court dockets are automatically sealed.
Criminal Record Registry Impact (Before vs. After) Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)

Active Docket State (Pending) ⚠️ Pending

Charge:NY PL 140.10 (Trespass B)
Criminal Conviction:None (Pre-Trial)
Public Background Check:Active Pending Arraignment
Fingerprints & Mugshot:Retained at DCJS

Post-Diversion Record Status 🔒 Sealed

Disposition:Dismissed in Furtherance of Justice
Criminal Record Entry:No Criminal Conviction
Public Background Check:Clean (No Record Disclosed)
Official Sealing Order:Mandatory CPL § 160.50 Seal
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