Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Alaska
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in Alaska, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: The court must order a minor's delinquency court records sealed within 30 days after the minor's 18th birthday, or within 30 days after the court releases jurisdiction if it continues past 18. Traffic offenses are not included. AS 47.12.300(d), (f)
| Juvenile records | The court must order a minor's delinquency court records sealed within 30 days after the minor's 18th birthday, or within 30 days after the court releases jurisdiction if it continues past 18. Traffic offenses are not included. A person who was tried as an adult while a minor (or whose records were made public) may petition the superior court to seal those records five years after completing the sentence or disposition; sealing under that rule restores civil rights lost because of the conviction. Sealed records may be used only by court order for good cause or for a presentence report. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: AS 47.12.300(d), (f) |
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in Alaska?
The court must order a minor's delinquency court records sealed within 30 days after the minor's 18th birthday, or within 30 days after the court releases jurisdiction if it continues past 18. Traffic offenses are not included. A person who was tried as an adult while a minor (or whose records were made public) may petition the superior court to seal those records five years after completing the sentence or disposition; sealing under that rule restores civil rights lost because of the conviction. Sealed records may be used only by court order for good cause or for a presentence report.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.