Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Indiana
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in Indiana, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: Juvenile records are not automatically expunged at 18 (except the automatic non-conviction expungements above); the person must ask the court. Ind. Code 31-39-8; Indiana Public Defender Council, How to Expunge Your Juvenile Records
| Juvenile records | Juvenile records are not automatically expunged at 18 (except the automatic non-conviction expungements above); the person must ask the court. Records of cases that did not end in an adjudication (an arrest without court, informal adjustment or diversion, dismissal, or acquittal) can be sealed one year later. For cases with an adjudication, the person can ask the court to expunge (destroy) the records using the Indiana Expungement Request Form available from the clerk; there is no fee. |
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Where to get help in Indiana
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in Indiana?
Juvenile records are not automatically expunged at 18 (except the automatic non-conviction expungements above); the person must ask the court. Records of cases that did not end in an adjudication (an arrest without court, informal adjustment or diversion, dismissal, or acquittal) can be sealed one year later. For cases with an adjudication, the person can ask the court to expunge (destroy) the records using the Indiana Expungement Request Form available from the clerk; there is no fee.
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.