Sealing in the United States

Sealing in the context of Juvenile and Family Law

Definition ofSealing published by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges:In a juvenile court practice, the closure of juvenile records to all inspection except by the minor upon petition to the court. See EXPUNGMENT.

Meaning of Sealing

In plain or simple terms, Sealing means: The closure of courts records to inspection, except to the parties.