Nebraska
Below is a general overview of when juvenile records can be sealed in Nebraska. Please note that the Clean Slate Clearinghouse does not provide legal advice.
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Juvenile Record Clearance Policies Overview
Most juvenile records can be sealed.
- If you were not officially charged or your charges were dismissed, your record should be automatically sealed. You should not have to do anything to get the record sealed.
- If you were adjudicated (found guilty) and successfully completed probation, supervision, or a treatment program when you were younger than 17, your record can be sealed. 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.
- If you were adjudicated (found guilty) and successfully completed probation, supervision, or a treatment program when you were 17 or older, your record can be sealed. 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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Court Forms and Resources
If you cannot find a lawyer to help you, you may be able to file a petition on your own using these court forms and resources.
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Records relating to a conviction for a misdemeanor or infraction in county court, other than a traffic offense, that occurred when the petitioner was under age 18 can be sealed by the court upon sentence completion. Neb. Rev. Stat §§ 43-2, 108.01 et seq.
View DetailsRecords relating to a case that resulted from the defendant being a victim of human trafficking can be sealed after the conviction is set aside. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(4).
View DetailsRecords relating to a conviction for which a person has received a pardon can be sealed immediately. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(5).
View DetailsAll criminal history information relating to an arrest for which no charges were filed as a result of a completed diversion program is removed from the public record two years after the date of arrest, citation, or referral for prosecution without citation. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(3)(b).
View DetailsAll criminal history information relating to a charge for which the defendant completed a program prescribed by a drug court or any other problem-solving court are removed from the public record. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(3)(c)(iv).
View DetailsAll criminal history information relating to an arrest made because of a law enforcement agency's error can be expunged. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(6).
View DetailsAll criminal history information relating to an arrest for which no charges are filed as a result of a determination of the prosecuting attorney is removed from the public record one year after the date of arrest, citation, or referral for prosecution without citation. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(3)(a).
View DetailsAll criminal history information relating to an arrest that results in dismissal of all charges or an acquittal is removed from the public record. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(3)(c)(i)-(iii).
View DetailsA record relating to a delinquency matter where charges were filed but later dismissed must be sealed immediately upon notice of the dismissal. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2,108.03(3), (4).
View DetailsA delinquency adjudication that resulted from being a victim of human trafficking may be vacated, and the related records sealed, immediately. Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 29-3005, 29-3523.
View DetailsRecords relating to a delinquency adjudication is sealed after the child has succcessfully completed juvenile probation, supervision, or other treatment or rehabilitation program, or a county court probation or sentence. R.R.S. Neb. § 43-2,108.03(4).
View DetailsRecords relating to a delinquency case that were not automatically sealed can be sealed by the court once the person reaches the age of majority or six months have passed since the case was closed. R.R.S. Neb. § 43-2,108.03(6).
View DetailsA record relating to a juvenile arrest but where charges were not filed, including where the juvenile satisfactorily completed diversion or mediation, must be sealed immediately. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2,108.03.
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