In most cases, a court record in New York and other state is available to the general public. The preponderance of court documents are a matter of public record, including criminal prosecutions, divorces, traffic violations, and other legal concerns. Yet, there are a few limitations to the law. A person connected with a case may inquire about having the record sealed. That will mean the material in that file will not appear on the general public record. Yet, a good justification is necessitated before a judge can authorize the request.