Sealing A Juvenile Record
Idaho Code § 20-525A — one year after the case for a misdemeanor, three years for a felony, and a hearing
| The juvenile case | May petition after |
|---|---|
| The juvenile caseMisdemeanor or status offenses only | May petition afterOne year after the court's jurisdiction ends, or age eighteen, whichever is later |
| The juvenile caseDiversion or an informal adjustment | May petition afterOne year after the court's jurisdiction ends, or age eighteen, whichever is later |
| The juvenile caseA felony, or commitment to juvenile corrections | May petition afterThree years after jurisdiction ends or release, or age eighteen, whichever is last |
The court sets a hearing and notifies the prosecutor, who may testify, as may anyone with relevant information. A parent at the hearing need not have a lawyer.
What the court must find. No later felony or violent misdemeanor, nothing such pending, and that the person has been held accountable, is developing the life skills to contribute to the community, and that expungement will not compromise public safety.
Serious offenses the section lists, such as aggravated battery, armed robbery and arson, cannot be expunged. A particular record is a question for a licensed Idaho attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Idaho Code § 20-525A — Expungement of record — Hearing — Findings necessary — Special index — Effect of order
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Idaho attorney.