Expungement in the United States
Expungement in the context of Juvenile and Family Law
Definition ofExpungement published by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges:The destruction or sealing of records of minors or adults, after the passage of a specified period of time or when the person reaches a specified age and has not committed another offense. Sometimes provided for by statute and sometimes ordered by the court under its inherent powers. See also SEALING.
Meaning of Expungement
In plain or simple terms, Expungement means: A court order allowing the destruction or sealing of records of minors or adults, after the passage of a specified period of time or when the person reaches a specified age and has not committed another offense.
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