Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Sealing of Juvenile Records

Greetings,

I�d like to have my juvenile records sealed. It�s been 24 year since the arrest and it�s one of those old haunts from the past that I�d prefer not coming up in discussions when background checks are conducted. I�ve two questions I�d greatly appreciate thoughts on.

1. I was not over the age of 16 and the arrest occurred in California. Does the petition to seal the records need to originate from that state and county where the arrest occurred or can it originate from the state in which I reside now?

2. Is there any value with having something expunged then sealed as it related to juvenile convictions? My concern here is with taking the route to expunge, the case/conviction is revisited. Being a minor I�ve no idea if my parents completed all the terms of my probation. I honestly do not know what was agreed to and don�t want something popping up now.

Thoughts are welcome..

Thank You.


Asked on 5/23/07, 9:24 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Sealing of Juvenile Records

Juvy records are already 'sealed' from public access, you just didn't know that. You could attempt actual purging of the records by motion to the court involved. With 24 years clean record, it is possible. You don't have to reside here, but must use local counsel.

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Answered on 5/23/07, 1:47 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Sealing of Juvenile Records

Juvy records are already 'sealed' from public access, you just didn't know that. You could attempt actual purging of the records by motion to the court involved. With 24 years clean record, it is possible. You don't have to reside here, but must use local counsel. Feel free to contact me if interested in doing so.

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Answered on 5/23/07, 1:48 pm
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: Sealing of Juvenile Records

You may seal the record and it is done by petition to the rendering Court. Your State of residence does not have jurisdiction over the records of the rendering Court.

DJM

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Answered on 5/23/07, 2:11 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Sealing of Juvenile Records

If you need them sealed or purged, I can assist you. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 5/23/07, 3:21 pm


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