Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Wisconsin
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in Wisconsin, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: A person adjudicated delinquent may petition the court to expunge the court record of the adjudication once they are 17 or older and have completed the dispositional order. Wis. Stat. § 938.355(4m); Wisconsin Court System form JD-1780
| Juvenile records | A person adjudicated delinquent may petition the court to expunge the court record of the adjudication once they are 17 or older and have completed the dispositional order. They must show that expungement will benefit them and that society will not be harmed. The district attorney is asked for a recommendation, and if the DA objects, the court may hold a hearing. Expungement covers only the court's record. Police, Crime Information Bureau, district attorney and social services records are not affected, and the adjudication is not vacated. |
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in Wisconsin?
A person adjudicated delinquent may petition the court to expunge the court record of the adjudication once they are 17 or older and have completed the dispositional order. They must show that expungement will benefit them and that society will not be harmed. The district attorney is asked for a recommendation, and if the DA objects, the court may hold a hearing. Expungement covers only the court's record. Police, Crime Information Bureau, district attorney and social services records are not affected, and the adjudication is not vacated.
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.