Image by telwink via FlickrCONFIDENTIALITY OF YOUTH RECORDS
Establishment of protective measures for guarding the privacy of youthful offenders can be traced to the separation of juvenile courts from criminal court systems, which included the idea of keeping juvenile proceedings and records private.
Juvenile records reflect both the legal and social history of a youth, based on the juvenile's contact with various state and local agencies and service providers. Social history records often include information about a youth's family and academic records and any history of abuse or neglect or problems with drug and alcohol use. Legal records include information relating to court proceedings involving the juvenile and information introduced and used as evidence. These records include petitions, complaints, motions, court findings, and court orders.
Recent state action has recognized that many agencies that serve children may be better equipped to do so if provided with comprehensive access to a youth's records. Policy initiatives that support this idea include expanding access to juvenile records to youth corrections personnel, to courts, and to other state agencies, and school officials in some cases.
Harris County Criminal Defense Attorney Andy Nolen has over 19 years experience representing persons accused of committing criminal violations of State and Federal law.
Houston, Texas Criminal Attorney Andy Nolen treats every person they represent as if they were a friend and neighbor. When you call, likely Andy Nolen will answer your call himself. You will be dealing with Attorneys, not secretaries, assistants, or answering machines.
If we can be of any assistance, or you just want to talk about your situation, please call Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Andy Nolen at 713-697-4373.
