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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 sealing, destruction of records, and notification procedures to relevant agencies.

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Begin by filling in your details as the attorney or party without an attorney. Include your name, firm name, address, city, state, telephone number, fax number, and email address.
Next, provide the case information. Enter the superior court's details including street address, mailing address, city and zip code, and branch name.
Fill in the case name and case number. Then enter the subject child's name and date of birth.
Complete section 2 by indicating the date of hearing along with department and room numbers. Also include the judicial officer's name.
In section 3 through 9, follow prompts to detail findings regarding dismissal and sealing of records. Ensure all relevant dates are accurately filled in for record destruction.

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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.

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 form?

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.

How much does it cost to seal a juvenile record in California?

There is no cost to ask to seal your records. But, it can take months. If you think you might want your record sealed in the future, contact the probation department where your case happened to find out how to get started.

What is a JV 580?

Notice to Child and Parent/Guardian RE: Release of Juvenile Police Records and Objection (JV-580) Tell a childs parent or guardian that someone is asking for information from a law enforcement agency about a child taken to juvenile hall. Get form JV-580.

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What is a JV 570 form?

Petition for Access to Juvenile Case File (JV-570) Ask the court for a court order to get a copy of a juvenile court case file.

How do I get my juvenile record expunged in California?

To ask to seal your juvenile record, you fill out and turn in a form to the probation department or court where your case was processed. The probation department will review your form and then turn it to the court with a recommendation. Then, a judge will decide whether to seal your record.

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