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Expunging a Minor's Criminal History Record

By Ron Chapman

          There is a procedure in Florida for expunging a minor's criminal history record.  That procedure, which is contained in Florida statute section 943.0582, differs in at least three important respects from the procedure that exists for expunging the criminal record of an adult.  (The procedure for expunging an adult criminal history record is found in Florida statute section 943.0585.)           1.  A minor has to submit her application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for expunction no later than 6 months after completion of a diversion program, whereas there is no time limit for an adult who is applying to have her criminal history record sealed or expunged;           2...continue to full post

Full post as published by Palm Beach Criminal Defense Blog on November 26, 2008 (boomark / email).