N.Y. Penal Law § 65.20: Sentence of unconditional discharge

§ 65.20 Sentence of unconditional discharge.

1. Criteria. The court may impose a sentence of unconditional

discharge in any case where it is authorized to impose a sentence of

conditional discharge under section 65.05 if the court is of the opinion

that no proper purpose would be served by imposing any condition upon

the defendant's release.

When a sentence of unconditional discharge is imposed for a felony,

the court shall set forth in the record the reasons for its action.

2. Sentence. When the court imposes a sentence of unconditional

discharge, the defendant shall be released with respect to the

conviction for which the sentence is imposed without imprisonment, fine

or probation supervision. A sentence of unconditional discharge is for

all purposes a final judgment of conviction.