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The document JV-596 is a legal form used in the Superior Court of California for the dismissal and sealing of juvenile records under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 786. It outlines the process for sealing records related to a child who has satisfactorily completed probation or informal supervision, including details about the court's findings, orders for record destruction, and notification procedures to relevant agencies.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the JV-596 form in the editor.
Begin by filling in your details as the attorney or party without an attorney. Include your name, firm name, address, and contact information.
Next, provide the court's information including the superior court name, street address, mailing address, and branch name.
Enter the case name and case number at the designated fields.
Fill in the child's date of birth and name in section 1.
In section 2a, specify the date of hearing and department/room details. In section 2b, include the judicial officer's name.
Complete sections 3 through 9 by providing necessary findings and orders regarding dismissal and sealing of records as per your case specifics.
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What is JV 596 info?

Sealing of Records for Satisfactory Completion of Probation (JV-596-INFO) Explains when the court can keep private (seal) a childs juvenile delinquency records, how the court will make the decision, and the effects of sealing the records.

What is a JV 575?

Petition to Obtain Report of Law Enforcement Agency (JV-575) Ask the court for information from a law enforcement agency about a child taken to a juvenile hall. Get form JV-575.

Do juvenile records get sealed when you turn 18 in Texas?

Your juvenile records are sealed automatically at age 18 if If you were referred to juvenile court for conduct in need of supervision (or CINS) and never referred for delinquent conduct, your records are sealed when you turn 18, as long as you do not have an adult felony conviction or any pending adult charges.

Can you look up juvenile records in California?

Persons seeking access to and/or photocopies of Juvenile records under WIC 827 or local rule must complete forms JUV-004 and JUV-237. Others must complete and file a Petition for Access to Juvenile Case File (JC Form # JV-570PDF) to receive photocopies of dependency records.