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Records relating to matters that the youth court dismissed or set aside may be sealed. Miss.Code Ann. § 43-21-263(1)(b), (c).
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There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

The youth court can, at any time and upon either its own motion or an application, order the sealing or unsealing of the records involving children. Miss.Code Ann. § 43-21-263(2).

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

There is no statutory language on the effect of sealing.

The petition can be filed immediately the matter being dismissed or set aside.