# N.Y. PEN Law § 65.20: Sentence of unconditional discharge

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_APEN_P2_TE_A65_S65.20

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. PEN Law § 65.20
- **Heading:** Sentence of unconditional discharge
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act PEN / Part 2 / Title E / Article 65 / Section 65.20

## Text

§ 65.20 Sentence of unconditional discharge.\n 1. Criteria. The court may impose a sentence of unconditional\ndischarge in any case where it is authorized to impose a sentence of\nconditional discharge under section 65.05 if the court is of the opinion\nthat no proper purpose would be served by imposing any condition upon\nthe defendant's release.\n When a sentence of unconditional discharge is imposed for a felony,\nthe court shall set forth in the record the reasons for its action.\n 2. Sentence. When the court imposes a sentence of unconditional\ndischarge, the defendant shall be released with respect to the\nconviction for which the sentence is imposed without imprisonment, fine\nor probation supervision. A sentence of unconditional discharge is for\nall purposes a final judgment of conviction.\n

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