This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the destruction of juvenile records by adding specific provisions related to individuals subject to a lifetime injunction. Under the current law, a person who is at least eighteen years old and has been adjudicated delinquent or incorrigible may apply for the destruction of their juvenile court and Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections records, provided they meet certain criteria. The bill introduces new language that explicitly prohibits individuals who are subject to a lifetime injunction, as defined in section 13-719, from applying for or obtaining the destruction of these records.

Additionally, the bill requires that applicants attest to their status concerning a lifetime injunction, and the juvenile court must confirm that the applicant is not subject to such an injunction before any records can be destroyed. This change aims to ensure that individuals with serious legal restrictions, such as a lifetime injunction, cannot erase their juvenile records, thereby maintaining a level of accountability for their actions. The bill also includes technical changes to streamline the application process and clarify the requirements for record destruction.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-349