Below is a general overview of when juvenile records can be expunged in Idaho. 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.
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Records relating to a conviction for prostitution under section 18-5613, or other offenses that were the result of acts induced by human traffickers, can be vacated by the court and expunged if filed within a reasonable time after conviction. Idaho Code § 67-3014(2), (4).
View DetailsCriminal history records and fingerprints may be expunged by the state police, and the associated court file may be sealed, when charges are not filed within one year of arrest or summons, when all charges are dismissed, or when a person is acquitted. Idaho Code § 67-3004(10).
View DetailsRecords relating to an arrest for prostitution under section 18-5613 or other offenses that did not result in conviction and were the result of acts induced by human traffickers may be expunged by the court two years after the date of arrest. Idaho Code § 67-3014.
View DetailsA record relating to certain felony offenses or certain offenses for which a juvenile was committed to the department of juvenile corrections can be expunged if the court finds that the petitioner has been held accountable, is developing the life skills necessary to become a contributing member of the community, and that the expungement of the petitioner's record will not compromise public safety. Idaho Code Ann. §§ 20-525A(1), (5).
View DetailsA record relating to a misdemeanor that did not result in the juvenile being committed to the department of juvenile corrections can be expunged if the court finds that the petitioner has been held accountable, is developing the life skills necessary to become a contributing member of the community, and that the expungement of the petitioner's record will not compromise public safety. Idaho Code Ann. §§ 20-525A(2), (5).
View DetailsA record relating to a charge where the prosecuting attorney elected to utilize the diversion process or the court ordered an informal adjustment can be expunged if the court finds that the petitioner has been held accountable, is developing the life skills necessary to become a contributing member of the community, and that the expungement of the petitioner's record will not compromise public safety. Idaho Code Ann. §§ 20-525A(3), (5).
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