Houston Bar Association – Juvenile Records Sealing Project

Get Help

For more information on if you qualify for the records sealing program, call 713-759-1133.

Leave your name, number, the best time to call and a brief description of your matter, and a lawyer will contact you regarding your issue.

Services Provided

The HBA’s program primarily seals records for juveniles who are granted deferred adjudication or who participated in the Divert 90 or Divert 180 programs, which include the JCP component.

How do I qualify to have my record sealed?

Juveniles ages 10-17 who are arrested for non-violent misdemeanor crimes can be diverted into a process that allows their case to be dismissed if they follow a program that includes attending a JCP class, along with at least one parent.