Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Kentucky
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in Kentucky, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: A person found delinquent or a status offender in juvenile court can petition to have the juvenile record expunged. The court can also start the process on its own. KRS 610.330
| Juvenile records | A person found delinquent or a status offender in juvenile court can petition to have the juvenile record expunged. The court can also start the process on its own. The petition can be filed 2 years after the court's jurisdiction ends or after release from commitment; a court may waive that wait in extraordinary circumstances. Expungement is not allowed for sex crimes, offenses that would make the person a violent offender, or while other proceedings are pending. If a juvenile petition is dismissed or the child is found not delinquent, the court must expunge the record at the same time, with no action needed by the child. Source: KRS 610.330 |
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in Kentucky?
A person found delinquent or a status offender in juvenile court can petition to have the juvenile record expunged. The court can also start the process on its own. The petition can be filed 2 years after the court's jurisdiction ends or after release from commitment; a court may waive that wait in extraordinary circumstances. Expungement is not allowed for sex crimes, offenses that would make the person a violent offender, or while other proceedings are pending. If a juvenile petition is dismissed or the child is found not delinquent, the court must expunge the record at the same time, with no action needed by the child.
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.