Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Idaho
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in Idaho, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: A person adjudicated for a felony or committed to the Department of Juvenile Corrections may petition for expungement three years after the court's jurisdiction ends or release from the juvenile correctional center, or at age 18, whichever is later. Idaho Code § 20-525A
| Juvenile records | A person adjudicated for a felony or committed to the Department of Juvenile Corrections may petition for expungement three years after the court's jurisdiction ends or release from the juvenile correctional center, or at age 18, whichever is later. For misdemeanors or status offenses only (without commitment), and for diversion or informal adjustment, the wait is one year after jurisdiction ends or age 18, whichever is later. The court holds a hearing with notice to the prosecutor. Serious offenses such as murder, rape, kidnapping, armed robbery, arson, aggravated battery and drug trafficking cannot be expunged. If granted, records are sealed and the proceedings are deemed never to have occurred. Source: Idaho Code § 20-525A |
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in Idaho?
A person adjudicated for a felony or committed to the Department of Juvenile Corrections may petition for expungement three years after the court's jurisdiction ends or release from the juvenile correctional center, or at age 18, whichever is later. For misdemeanors or status offenses only (without commitment), and for diversion or informal adjustment, the wait is one year after jurisdiction ends or age 18, whichever is later. The court holds a hearing with notice to the prosecutor. Serious offenses such as murder, rape, kidnapping, armed robbery, arson, aggravated battery and drug trafficking cannot be expunged. If granted, records are sealed and the proceedings are deemed never to have occurred.
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.