Laws that allow juvenile records to be erased and destroyed once the offending youth reaches a certain age so that a juvenile record does not impede individuals from becoming productive members of society. The types of records and offenses eligible for expungement, as well the steps that one must take in order to expunge them, vary by jurisdiction. (JLC.org)
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