Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Missouri
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in Missouri, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: Juvenile court records, and the information and social records gathered by the court, are generally closed to inspection. RSMo § 211.321(1)
| Juvenile records | Juvenile court records, and the information and social records gathered by the court, are generally closed to inspection. They may be disclosed only by court order to people with a legitimate interest, unless the child is found to have committed an act that would be a class A felony or murder if committed by an adult, or another listed exception applies. Source: RSMo § 211.321(1) |
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in Missouri?
Juvenile court records, and the information and social records gathered by the court, are generally closed to inspection. They may be disclosed only by court order to people with a legitimate interest, unless the child is found to have committed an act that would be a class A felony or murder if committed by an adult, or another listed exception applies.
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.