Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in North Dakota
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in North Dakota, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: Juvenile court records are kept and destroyed according to North Dakota Supreme Court rules and policies. Once a juvenile file is finally destroyed, the proceeding is treated as if it never occurred. N.D.C.C. § 27-20.2-25
| Juvenile records | Juvenile court records are kept and destroyed according to North Dakota Supreme Court rules and policies. Once a juvenile file is finally destroyed, the proceeding is treated as if it never occurred. Most agencies must destroy their related records, and when asked, the child, the court, and most agencies may answer that no record exists. Certain agencies, including the Attorney General, law enforcement, and some state departments, may keep records for as long as their own retention policies allow. Source: N.D.C.C. § 27-20.2-25 |
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in North Dakota?
Juvenile court records are kept and destroyed according to North Dakota Supreme Court rules and policies. Once a juvenile file is finally destroyed, the proceeding is treated as if it never occurred. Most agencies must destroy their related records, and when asked, the child, the court, and most agencies may answer that no record exists. Certain agencies, including the Attorney General, law enforcement, and some state departments, may keep records for as long as their own retention policies allow.
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.