My wife asked a very good question that I believe I answered correctly, but want to be sure. Can anyone in the Juvenile or adult ranks help out?

The question was: If a 16 yr old is convicted of sexual assault will the record be available (or open) when they reach adult status?

My answer was that the record will be sealed since they are a minor (or “child” as the state of Texas refers to anyone under 17). I also believe that it will remain sealed unless they commit another crime of the same nature after they are adults. Is this right, or do the records remain sealed forever?

I spent a year as a court transport officer in county court at law and am basing my answer off of what I saw there. The problem is that I don’t remember seeing an exact case of this.

Any help would be great. Just trying to verify my answer.

Thanks!

well i thought maybe if when i get older,something maybe reflect on me.

Hey transporter, I do believe that in Ohio the records are sealed until they commit another crime, then it play a part as far as classing them.