I was arrested as a juvenile but tried as an adult. How do I expunge my record?
I was arrested as a juvenile but tried as an adult. How do I expunge my record?
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Some juvenile cases for serious or repeat offenses are transferred to adult criminal court. While being tried in adult court provides the young person with additional constitutional protections, it has real downsides as well -- including the possibility of a more serious sentence and adult prison time. One of the primary disadvantages for juveniles transferred to adult court is that the records are almost always treated as adult records, and therefore they are more difficult to seal or expunge.
To find out more about sealing adult criminal records, see Expunging or Sealing an Adult Criminal Record on this website. If you have questions about whether your record is subject to juvenile or adult court rules, contact the clerk of the court where your case was handled, or consult a qualified criminal defense attorney.
by: Shae Irving, J.D.