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Key Takeaways

Did You Know?

  • Sealing juvenile records refers to closing them to the public, while expunging requires their complete physical destruction.
  • Automatically sealing or expunging records requires no action by the juvenile.
  • Nearly 70 bills were considered in 23 states related to handling juvenile records in 2016. At least eight states considered bills related to automatic sealing or expungement.
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Pretrial Legislation Database

This database covers topics related to pretrial release policy, including conditions of release, pretrial services and legal frameworks for release decisions. It includes all enacted legislation from 2023 to present and is updated annually or as legislation is identified by NCSL staff.
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