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Bookmark or Share- How to Access Juvenile Crime Records - LegalMatchIn general, a juvenile crime record can be described as a criminal record that is associated with a specific child or minor. Briefly, juvenile crimes refer to crimes that are committed by children or minors (i.e., juveniles) who are under the age of majority.
- Records | Juvenile Law CenterWhen a child is arrested or charged in juvenile court, a juvenile record is created that will follow them for years—regardless of the outcome of their case. Access to juvenile records by schools, colleges, and employers can severely limit a young person’s future opportunities.
- Confidentiality of Juvenile Records & Legal Exceptions - JustiaIf a juvenile is a witness in a court proceeding, the confidentiality of their juvenile records may be broken. Under the Confrontation Clause of the U.S. Constitution, a defendant has a right to confront someone who is accusing them of a crime.
- Expunging Juvenile Records: Misconceptions, Collateral ...State laws vary widely and it is not always clear exactly what expungement, sealing, or confidentiality covers. Fortunately, there are emerging practices that are helping youth, families, and professionals expunge juvenile records. Successful reentry reduces recidivism and increases public safety.
- New Report: States Must Do More to Protect Juvenile RecordsChildren’s rights group Juvenile Law Center today (July 15) launched a state-by-state analysis of juvenile records policies, as well as recommendations for how to better protect youth trapped in the justice system.
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