sealing your juvinile record the same as expunging it?

is sealing your juvinile record the same as expunging it?

Answer #1

NO! Expunging it means to remove it whereas sealing it only keeps it away from public scrutiny in general. I think courts can go back and view sealed records when considering subsequent crimes.

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Answer #2

yes it is the same

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