Records Sealing

Those seeking to seal their juvenile records can request to do so five years after the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court has been terminated, five years after the last juvenile citation, or anytime after a minor has reached 18 years of age.  Requests are submitted through the Probation Department, however only the Juvenile Court may order the juvenile record sealed.  In cases where specific violent or aggravated offenses have been committed by minors over the age of 14, the Court cannot order the sealing of the record.

It is the former Probation ward’s responsibility to apply for the sealing process, and must personally submit the application for record sealing.  A photo identification card is also required. Those electing to submit an application for sealing via mail, must provide a photocopy of their identification, and have the application notarized.   The Probation Department will then conduct an investigation into the minor's behavior since the last Court action, and submit a written report and recommendation to the Court regarding the record-sealing request.  Requests for record sealing can take up to six months to process.