CPL 160.60 · Article 160. Fingerprinting and Photographing of Defendant After Arrest--criminal Identification Records and Statistics
Effect of termination of criminal actions in favor of the accused
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§ 160.60 Effect of termination of criminal actions in favor of the accused.
Upon the termination of a criminal action or proceeding against a person in favor of such person, as defined in subdivision two of section 160.50 of this chapter, the arrest and prosecution shall be deemed a nullity and the accused shall be restored, in contemplation of law, to the status he occupied before the arrest and prosecution. The arrest or prosecution shall not operate as a disqualification of any person so accused to pursue or engage in any lawful activity, occupation, profession, or calling. Except where specifically required or permitted by statute or upon specific authorization of a superior court, no such person shall be required to divulge information pertaining to the arrest or prosecution.
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