Are My Juvenile Records Automatically Sealed?

In our blog yesterday, we discussed the right of an individual to seal arrest and court records for a juvenile arrest and probation or detention. In order to have your records sealed, a person must generally need the assistance of an attorney. This is a complicated and detailed procedure and thus it is important that you contact a Frisco criminal defense attorney.

Some records, however, are not able to be disclosed to outside third parties. Texas Family Code section 58.203 limits access to certain records. The records are automatically sealed if these requisites are met. First, the person must be at least 21. Secondly, the offense was not a violent or habitual felony conduct. Thirdly, the case was not certified to go to an adult criminal court, and, finally, the individual was not placed on deferred adjudication or convicted of a Class A or B Misdemeanor or a felony after the person became 17.

As you can see, the law is quite complicated concerning this area. Contact a Plano criminal defense lawyer to see if you are eligible.