Juvenile offenders

Legal Information

In this section of Washington LawHelp you will find general legal information and resources about juvenile offenders in Washington state.

• Video - Charged with a Crime? Know Your Rights!

  This video will tell you some basics about what to do if you are charged with a crime. Read More

  By:

  TeamChild

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  Spanish / Español

• Video - Stopped by the Police? Know Your Rights!

  This video will tell you some basics about what to do when you're stopped by the police. Read More

  By:

  TeamChild

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Your Guide to the Juvenile Justice System in Washington State: Know Your Rights!

  A guidebook explaining your rights when interacting with law enforcement and the court system in graphic novel format. Content Detail

  By:

  TeamChild

• Sealing Juvenile Court Records in Washington State PDF

  4902EN - Printable packet with forms and instructions. In Washington, juvenile court records do not automatically disappear when you turn 18. In fact, almost all of your juvenile records remain open for the public to view, unless you ask a court to "seal" them. You must meet certain requirements to be eligible to have your record sealed. Content Detail

  By:

  TeamChild

• Video - Juvenile Record Sealing in Washington State

  A brief introduction on how to seal your juvenile record in Washington State. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Sealing Juvenile Court Records - Self-Help Forms

  Use the LawHelp Interactive web site to help you complete court forms for sealing a juvenile court record in WA. This online interview guides you through a series of questions and when completed provides court forms filled out with your answers. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Video - An In-Depth Look at Tenant Screening in Washington State

  This video describes how modern computer information systems and the business practices of residential screening companies have created a host of problems for people seeking rental housing in Washington State. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Video - A Quick Look at Tenant Screening in Washington State

  This video is a quick overview of the screening process and what it means for rental applicants in Washington. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project