Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Utah
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in Utah, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: Juvenile records are cleared through the juvenile court. If a record has only nonjudicial adjustments (an agreement with a probation officer, with no court case) completed after October 1, 2023, it is automatically expunged once the person is 18. Utah Code §§ 80-6-1004.2, 80-6-1006.1; Utah Courts Self-Help, Expunging Juvenile Records
| Juvenile records | Juvenile records are cleared through the juvenile court. If a record has only nonjudicial adjustments (an agreement with a probation officer, with no court case) completed after October 1, 2023, it is automatically expunged once the person is 18. Exceptions include DUI, negligent homicide, sexual battery and certain weapons offenses. Others may file a Petition to Expunge Juvenile Court Records with a cover sheet and filing fee (a fee waiver is available). Once records are expunged, the person may answer background questions as though the incident did not happen, and government agencies will respond the same way. |
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in Utah?
Juvenile records are cleared through the juvenile court. If a record has only nonjudicial adjustments (an agreement with a probation officer, with no court case) completed after October 1, 2023, it is automatically expunged once the person is 18. Exceptions include DUI, negligent homicide, sexual battery and certain weapons offenses. Others may file a Petition to Expunge Juvenile Court Records with a cover sheet and filing fee (a fee waiver is available). Once records are expunged, the person may answer background questions as though the incident did not happen, and government agencies will respond the same way.
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.