Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Arizona
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in Arizona, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: A person 18 or older who was adjudicated delinquent or incorrigible may apply to have juvenile court and Department of Juvenile Corrections records destroyed if the offense was not one of the serious offenses that are transferred to adult court or a motor vehicle offense under Title 28… A.R.S. § 8-349
| Juvenile records | A person 18 or older who was adjudicated delinquent or incorrigible may apply to have juvenile court and Department of Juvenile Corrections records destroyed if the offense was not one of the serious offenses that are transferred to adult court or a motor vehicle offense under Title 28, chapter 4, the person has no felony conviction, no pending charge, completed probation or treatment, paid restitution, and is not required to register as a sex offender. A person not eligible at 18 may apply at age 25 if the court finds destruction would further rehabilitation. The clerk may not charge a filing fee, and the county attorney may object. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: A.R.S. § 8-349 |
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in Arizona?
A person 18 or older who was adjudicated delinquent or incorrigible may apply to have juvenile court and Department of Juvenile Corrections records destroyed if the offense was not one of the serious offenses that are transferred to adult court or a motor vehicle offense under Title 28, chapter 4, the person has no felony conviction, no pending charge, completed probation or treatment, paid restitution, and is not required to register as a sex offender. A person not eligible at 18 may apply at age 25 if the court finds destruction would further rehabilitation. The clerk may not charge a filing fee, and the county attorney may object.
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.