Effect of sealing records; inspection of sealed records in certain circumstances.
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the records of a person are sealed:
(a) All proceedings recounted in the records are deemed never to have occurred; and
(b) The person may reply accordingly to any inquiry concerning the proceedings and the acts which brought about the proceedings.
2. The juvenile court may order the inspection of records that are sealed if:
(a) The person who is the subject of the records petitions the juvenile court to permit the inspection of the records by the persons named in the petition;
(b) An agency charged with the medical or psychiatric care of the person who is the subject of the records petitions the juvenile court to permit the inspection of the records by the agency; or
(c) A district attorney or an attorney representing a defendant in a criminal action petitions the juvenile court to permit the inspection of the records to obtain information relating to the persons who were involved in the acts detailed in the records.
3. Upon its own order, any court of this State may inspect records that are sealed if the records relate to a person who is less than 21 years of age and who is to be sentenced by the court in a criminal proceeding.
Last modified: February 25, 2006