Does a Juvenile Record Go Away?

If you or your child has a juvenile offense on record, you might think that it will automatically go away at a certain point, but even after you reach the age of 18, the offense will remain on record, though they are generally kept confidential unless requested by others, such as a potential employer.

Do records get wiped at 18?

A record is not "erased" when one turns 18, but many crimes committed by minors are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, rather than the standard criminal courts that deal with adults' crimes.

Do juvenile records show on background checks?

When you have a juvenile conviction, the state in which you committed the act has rules on how soon and in what way you can have a felony removed from your record. This is the main reason why a background check won't reveal juvenile records: they've been sealed, and are no longer available to the public.