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DC-588

Notice of Expungement Rights

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is a notice that explains the rights a person has regarding the destruction of court records related to juvenile cases. It describes the rules for when records can be destroyed or must be kept.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This notice is provided to a person who has been in a juvenile or traffic proceeding to inform them about the rules for record keeping and potential record destruction.

Either party may file.

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Common questions

What is this form about?
This form is a notice explaining the rights a person has regarding the destruction of court records from juvenile cases in Virginia.
Can records always be destroyed?
No, the rules state that records might be kept longer if the juvenile was found guilty of certain offenses or if the records relate to a felony.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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