DE SB233

Streamlines mandatory expungement process by allowing courts to expunge juvenile records sua sponte or upon motion by any party without requiring the petitioner to file a formal petition or submit a certified arrest record.

Expands discretionary expungement eligibility to include children with multiple adjudications of misdemeanor or violation offenses with at least 5 years passage since final adjudication, and children age 21+ or 7+ years post-adjudication regardless of offense type (excluding certain violent felonies).

Clarifies that "all indicia of arrest" including electronic records must be expunged along with police and court records, and requires expunged offenses need not be disclosed as arrests or adjudications by the petitioner.

Redefines "subsequent adjudication of delinquency or adult conviction" to mean offenses punishable by 30 or more days of imprisonment, narrowing when prior records can be used against juvenile petitioners.

Becomes effective 90 days after enactment.