Should juvenile records be expunged on your 18th birthday? And if so how do you go about getting theses things removed off your permanent record?
Juvenile records are typically sealed at the age of 18, or in some cases 21. You should check with a local attorney to be sure there was no mistake or oversight, though.
The licensing agency for your state will have access to your past criminal records (even if expunged) and it is unlikely they would grant the license. However, you should contact your state licensing agency and ask specifically.
You must petition the court to have your record "expunged." At the hearing you must show the judge good cause why it should be granted.
Juvenile records are generally sealed and not counted against you for adult employment.Unless you have an adult criminal record you should be ok to work for the state.
Any attorney should be able to handle this type of action for you, but perhaps you might want to use one who specializes in criminal law.
Should you mention expunged misdemeanor in a citizenship application even though you were not convicted and were sentenced to alternative rehabilitative sentencing
Yes, that should be an expungable offense.
A misdemeanor offense IS a criminal violation. However, if the offense occurred when you were a minor, and you are now an adult, you should look into this. Juvenile records are supposed to be sealed to the public once you pass your 18th birthday.
No, if it is expunged it is not going to show up in FBI or BCI background check using finger prints. Here are the details, if your felony of mis demeanor is expunged the records will be deleted immediately form the court/state records but the records are going to besealed (not deleted) from the BCI databases. After your finger prints scan one of the following is going to happen: 1. If you have a felony or mis demeanor or conviction but not expunged - it is going to show up in your report no matter what 2. If the felony or mis demeanor is expunged, then the record is still there at the BCI but sealed - so they ma ually release the certificate based on the nature of your employment. If it is governmental, or something involved elderly people or health care the report shows that you had a conviction but expunged.. For any other employment it shows that no records found. Peiople at BCI manually compare this information and release the certificate 3. No felony or mis demeanor then within an hour you will receive a certificate that no records.
It depends on the juvenile and the offense.
The retention period for juvenile files can vary by jurisdiction and specific case circumstances, but generally, they should be kept for a minimum of 5 to 10 years after the juvenile reaches the age of majority, or until any relevant statutes of limitations have expired. Some states may have specific laws governing the handling and destruction of juvenile records, so it's essential to consult local regulations. After the retention period, the files should be securely shredded to protect the privacy of the individuals involved.
If the offense occurred prior to your 18th birthday it should have automatically become hidden to the public when you turned 18. HOWEVER - you need to realize that although the public can't view it, law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies will still have access to it. You can submit a motion to your local Circuit Court requesting that your juvenile history be removed from the public record. This should have happened anyway, and should be a very quick, cut-and-dried, procedure.