I'm glad you're not my father because you are leaving me out to dry here unless you get me a lawyer. Even though this is in juvenile court, your son is facing a charge that could seriously impact his future. That is why at his arraignment, the judge will tell him that a lawyer will be appointed for him if he cannot afford one himself. Unless the court specifically orders the record expunged after a period of time, a juvenile court record is sealed only against examination by certain persons or entities. Among those who can have access to a person's juvenile court records are agents of state and federal agencies. Many employers require that an applicant execute a consent form permitting them access to their adult and juvenile court records.

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Q: My son was leaving a fooball game  and arrested for possession of marijuana. His case in is the juvenile court, and I don't think he needs a lawyer because the juvenile court records are sealed. Am I correct?

A: I'm glad you're not my father because you are leaving me out to dry here unless you get me a lawyer. Even though this is in juvenile court, your son is facing a charge that could seriously impact his future. That is why at his arraignment, the judge will tell him that a lawyer will be appointed for him if he cannot afford one himself.

Unless the court specifically orders the record expunged after a period of time, a juvenile court record is sealed only against examination by certain persons or entities. Among those who can have access to a person's juvenile court records are agents of state and federal agencies. Many employers require that an applicant execute a consent form permitting them access to their adult and juvenile court records.


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