After the petitioner receives a copy, may it be used in any purpose?

No. When a petition is granted and a copy of the records is received, it is important to remember that the records are still confidential. The petitioner received a copy for the specific purpose that was stated in the petition only. It cannot be used for any other purpose or shared with other people. Violation of confidentiality is a punishable misdemeanor. To use the records for other reasons, another petition may be submitted explaining why and how the records will be used. The Juvenile Court will then consider that petition and grant or deny that petition based on the new purpose.

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1. What is a juvenile police record?
2. What if the victim or witnesses were minors?
3. Why are juvenile police records confidential?
4. Who is entitled to a copy of juvenile police records?
5. If a person is entitled to a copy of the juvenile police records, where can he/she acquire it?
6. May law enforcement officials provide a copy of the records that has certain information removed?
7. May a person not listed above obtain a copy of the juvenile police records?
8. What does it mean to petition the Juvenile Court?
9. Where can a person obtain a petition form?
10. What information needs to be included in the petition?
11. Where should the petition be sent?
12. What does it mean to notice a party?
13. Who must receive notice?
14. What happens after a petition is submitted?
15. How long will the process take once the petition is submitted to the Juvenile Court?
16. If the petition is granted, how does the petitioner obtain the record?
17. After the petitioner receives a copy, may it be used in any purpose?