American Samoa
Below is a general overview of when juvenile records can be expunged in American Samoa. Please note that the Clean Slate Clearinghouse does not provide legal advice. Read the legal policies and statutes for detailed statutory information. Juvenile Record Clearance Policies Overview
- Most juvenile records can be expunged two years after your case closes. You have to submit a request to the court to start the process, and it is up to the judge whether or not to grant your request.
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Records relating to a delinquency petition dismissed pursuant to subsection (b) of 45.0332 may be expunged after two years from the date of termination of the Court's jurisdiction over the person, unless waived by all parties. Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 45.0142(a).
View DetailsRecords relating to a delinquency adjudication may be expunged after two years from the date of termination of the Court's jurisdiction over the person or two years after his or her unconditional release from parole supervision, if he or she had been committed to the Corrections Bureau, unless waived by all parties. Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 45.0142(a).
View DetailsRecords relating to a matter resolved by informal adjustment may be expunged after two years from the date of termination of the Court's jurisdiction over the person, unless waived by all parties. Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 45.0142(a).
View DetailsRecords relating to any delinquency matter having come under the jurisdiction of the Court may be expunged by the Court on its own motion or on the motion of the juvenile officer. Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 45.0142(a).
View DetailsRecords relating to a delinquency petition that was dismissed because the evidence was insufficient may be expunged immediately. Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 45.0143.
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