Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington
juvenile criminal record
When my son was 15 he was involved with 3 other kids in an attempted break in. He went to court with the charge of 2nd degree attempted burglary. He was ordered to pay restitution and was on probation. He was originally given a deferred disposition but did not abide by the terms of his probation. The restitution has been paid in full and he is now 18. Does he need to answer yes on a job application to the prior felony conviction question? Would his record have been sealed when he turned 18? Is there a way for him to request to have his record sealed? Does his juvenile record prevent him from ever registering and voting in an election?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: juvenile criminal record
Each of your questions is addressed below:
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Does he need to answer yes on a job application to the prior felony conviction question?
Unless the plea of guilty was withdrawn and the charge dismissed, he must answer yes.
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Would his record have been sealed when he turned 18? Is there a way for him to request to have his record sealed?
He is not eligible to have his record sealed until at least 5 years have passed since the last date of confinement (date of conviction, if no confinement) without being convicted of any crime.
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Does his juvenile record prevent him from ever registering and voting in an election?
Upon termination of his supervision, all of his civil rights (except right to possess firearms) should have been restored. this includes the right to vote, serve as a juror and hold elected office. He becomes eligible to restore his right to possess firearms on the 5th anniversary of his conviction date or release from custody, whichever is later. Sealing his record will not restore his firearm rights.
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You can find a summary of applicable law at www.wasrecord.com .
Re: juvenile criminal record
Does he need to answer yes on a job application to the prior felony conviction question?
Unless the plea of guilty was withdrawn and the charge dismissed, he must answer yes.
________________________________________
Would his record have been sealed when he turned 18? Is there a way for him to request to have his record sealed?
He is not eligible to have his record sealed until at least 5 years have passed since the last date of confinement (date of conviction, if no confinement) without being convicted of any crime.
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Does his juvenile record prevent him from ever registering and voting in an election?
Upon termination of his supervision, all of his civil rights (except right to possess firearms) should have been restored. this includes the right to vote, serve as a juror and hold elected office. He becomes eligible to restore his right to possess firearms on the 5th anniversary of his conviction date or release from custody, whichever is later. Sealing his record will not restore his firearm rights.
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You can find a summary of applicable law at www.wasrecord.com .
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