When I was 16, I skated across a semi-busy street, to catch the bus that was coming early, so I could get home in time.. and right as I was getting on the buss I was stopped by a dick head cop who gave me a damn jaywalking ticket.
I went to court, did the required comm. service, and I thought it was over and done with..
But I went to apply for some apartments last week, and they said there was a misdemeanor on my record, I had no idea what it could have been until I thought back and remembered this..
But I thought this was supposed to be sealed off when I turned 18? I am 20 now...
I called the City Court that issued the ticket and they are now telling me it will be on there for life, WTF?
Any suggestions? I know it's not a big deal, but this may come back to bite me in the as.s some day..
2007-11-08 09:41:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It will always be on your record. In many states your juvenile record is not automatically sealed, you have to petition the court to seal the record. They will look at your criminal history since the original charge and the seriousness of the original charge. I suspect you will have no problem. Call the DAs office.
2007-11-08 09:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Normally it is supposed to be sealed. I just went to the Juvenile hall where I had court and told them I wanted it sealed when I turned 18. They told me they would and that I could have it sealed. But I got a background check and it was still on there. I would try going to court and asking the judge to seal it. I am not sure anyother way. Good luck!
2007-11-08 17:45:22 · answer #2 · answered by Sadbrowneyes13 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, they don't have to take a misdemeanor off your record at all, only felonies, but you can have the misdemeanor classified as person information not to be given out unless you commit a felony crime. The law was put into action in 1951, it says that the U.S. Government has the right to keep any record they deem necessary open to the pubic eye, unless otherwise specified. So make it personal information not to be published without your signature. and you just don't ever sign it....
2007-11-08 18:02:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
That will always be on your record. When you turn 50 it will still be seen. Just be good and don't get in anymore trouble.
2007-11-08 17:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by SandraD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check this website out man for Record Clearance....~!!!
http://www.benricelaw.com/recordcl.html
2007-11-08 17:48:50 · answer #5 · answered by Alex 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will not automatically be sealed, you need to go and initiate the process.
2007-11-08 18:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son just went through the same thing u have to go to your state capital to the court of records and ask them how much it will cost. my sone was exsponged for $250.00
2007-11-08 17:46:59 · answer #7 · answered by cole5222 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get it expunged . It will cost some money but you will have a clean record.
2007-11-08 17:46:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if something is put on ur record, then its not just gonna go away, i'm not saying it was wrong wut u did i'm just saying it was wrong to get caught
2007-11-08 17:45:24 · answer #9 · answered by "The Guru" 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this was written by this kid who has an anger managment problem
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2007-11-08 23:34:17 · answer #10 · answered by please ask m 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋