Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Hawaii
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in Hawaii, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: The family court may expunge a juvenile arrest record on written application by the person (or a parent or guardian if still a minor) if the matter was not referred to the prosecutor or court (and the person was not counseled and released, or was counseled and released and is now an… Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88
| Juvenile records | The family court may expunge a juvenile arrest record on written application by the person (or a parent or guardian if still a minor) if the matter was not referred to the prosecutor or court (and the person was not counseled and released, or was counseled and released and is now an adult), or if it was referred but the person was not adjudicated responsible or the matter was dismissed with prejudice. The court issues a certificate allowing the person to say there is no record of the arrest without risk of perjury or other adverse action. Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 571-88 |
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in Hawaii?
The family court may expunge a juvenile arrest record on written application by the person (or a parent or guardian if still a minor) if the matter was not referred to the prosecutor or court (and the person was not counseled and released, or was counseled and released and is now an adult), or if it was referred but the person was not adjudicated responsible or the matter was dismissed with prejudice. The court issues a certificate allowing the person to say there is no record of the arrest without risk of perjury or other adverse action.
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.