Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Rhode Island
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in Rhode Island, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: Police records of juvenile arrests, detentions and dispositions must be kept separate from adult records and withheld from public inspection. A parent, guardian or attorney may inspect them. R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-64; RI Judiciary Expungement Information
| Juvenile records | Police records of juvenile arrests, detentions and dispositions must be kept separate from adult records and withheld from public inspection. A parent, guardian or attorney may inspect them. The identity of a juvenile who is waived to adult court, or certified and convicted, is made public. The Judiciary provides a Family Court "Motion to Expunge or Seal Record and Affidavit" form. |
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in Rhode Island?
Police records of juvenile arrests, detentions and dispositions must be kept separate from adult records and withheld from public inspection. A parent, guardian or attorney may inspect them. The identity of a juvenile who is waived to adult court, or certified and convicted, is made public. The Judiciary provides a Family Court "Motion to Expunge or Seal Record and Affidavit" form.
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.