Explain procedures for handling juveniles’ records.

Explanation should include

  • restrictions on all documentation pertaining to the juvenile, including fingerprinting and photographing
  • Virginia's requirements for filing juvenile records
  • expunging and sealing of juvenile court records for employment or court actions.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What influence does a juvenile record have on future employment in the field of criminal justice?
  • When and why are juvenile records sealed?
  • What is the process for expunging and sealing juvenile records?
  • What are the consequences of a juvenile record for any individual?