Expunging Juvenile Records in Rogers County seals the criminal record like it never happened. According to 2022 statistics, 10% of the arrests made in Oklahoma each year are juveniles. Of this, 79% of the juvenile arrests were related to possession of marijuana or some other ow level infraction. This is a non-violent crime. That means that while these crimes may be detrimental to juveniles when it comes to apply for a job or a college education, they are also eligible for expungement under certain circumstances. Teenagers make mistakes. This is a fact of life. Don’t let a teenage mistake continue to haunt you. This article explains more about what you can do and expungement of juvenile records.
Expungement of Juvenile Records in Oklahoma
Oklahoma law allows for expungement of juvenile records under Title 10A § 2-6-109. So, if you have records that are currently public or open, then you can file a petition. If the court grants your expungement of juvenile records, your identifying information and the legal actions will remove from your record. However, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 21 years old;
- Have a clean record as an adult (i.e. no deferments or suspension of sentences);
- Complete full payment to the courts regarding the fines and costs of the charge; and
- Have no other criminal convictions.
Process of Expunging Juvenile Records
The process for an expungement is fairly streamlined. First you will file a petition with the court. Next, the court will set a hearing. Once this occurs, 30 days notice will go the the DA, OSBI, Office of Juvenile Affairs, and any other arresting agencies. The agencies will have the option to object to your petition. If no agency objects and the court finds that the harm to you outweighs the public interest of keeping the record, then you will receive an expungement. As a result, you no longer have to list the conviction on any paperwork. Further, the record will seal and be up for obliteration after 10 years. This is subject to the record not being unsealed for any reason though within those 10 years.
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Rogers County Expungement Lawyers
Expunging juvenile records in Oklahoma doesn’t have to be so difficult. The law over the past several years favors sealing criminal records. With the advent of criminal defense reform the State legislature has passed laws designed to give people the chance to get beyond past legal mistakes. The expungement attorneys at Kania Law Office – Claremore can seal the record and seal it for good. For a free and confidential consultation in Claremore call 918-379-4872. Or you can email an online expungement question.
