Expunging or Sealing a Juvenile Court Record
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Juvenile court records are not considered criminal records--but they can hurt you if they are reachable by employers, landlords, and others. If you qualify, you should seal your juvenile record to avoid this result.
Juvenile Records: The Basics
To seal your juvenile court record, you must qualify and file necessary paperwork with the court.
Learn how you can expunge your juvenile record.
Federal law allows only drug possession juvenile records to be sealed.
Expunging or Sealing a Juvenile Court Record by State
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
D.C.
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Idaho
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Iowa
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Kentucky
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Maryland
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Indiana
Iowa
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Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Frequently Asked Questions
These issues often come up when learning about sealing a juvenile court record.
Whether you can count on state-provided legal help depends on the nature of your case and state law.
Juveniles tried in adult court must use the adult sealing remedies their state provides.
Learn how to correct mistaken information on your juvenile record.
Federal juvenile records are normally sealed, except for specified purposes.
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