Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in North Carolina
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in North Carolina, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: A person 18 or older may petition to expunge records of an undisciplined adjudication. Records of a delinquency adjudication can be expunged if the offense would not have been a Class A through E felony for an adult, the person has been released from juvenile court jurisdiction for at… N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-3200
| Juvenile records | A person 18 or older may petition to expunge records of an undisciplined adjudication. Records of a delinquency adjudication can be expunged if the offense would not have been a Class A through E felony for an adult, the person has been released from juvenile court jurisdiction for at least 18 months, and the person has had no new delinquency adjudication or adult conviction (other than traffic violations). The waiting and record requirements do not apply to human trafficking victims. The petition needs the person's affidavit of good behavior and two character affidavits from unrelated people, and the district attorney has 10 days to object. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-3200 |
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Where to get help in North Carolina
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in North Carolina?
A person 18 or older may petition to expunge records of an undisciplined adjudication. Records of a delinquency adjudication can be expunged if the offense would not have been a Class A through E felony for an adult, the person has been released from juvenile court jurisdiction for at least 18 months, and the person has had no new delinquency adjudication or adult conviction (other than traffic violations). The waiting and record requirements do not apply to human trafficking victims. The petition needs the person's affidavit of good behavior and two character affidavits from unrelated people, and the district attorney has 10 days to object.
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.