Records kept by the juvenile court with information and documents relevant to a youths delinquency charges, including information from the police, the probation department, a youths school, and health care and treatment providers. Depending on the jurisdiction, juvenile records may be sealed and/or expunged to prevent them from hindering employment or higher education opportunities. (JLC.org)
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