Accessing Your Juvenile Detention Records in LA County

If you’ve spent time in a juvenile detention center in Los Angeles County and need your records — whether for employment, legal needs, education, or healing — GGH is here to help. These records can include personal info, offense history, court documents, rehabilitation plans, and more.

• Your name, age, address & guardian info
• Details of the incident or offense
• Arrest / intake reports
• Social or criminal history; mental health info when relevant
• Court proceedings: hearings, verdicts, sentences, appeals
• Rehabilitation or treatment plans (e.g. education, counseling)

• The minor (you)
• Your parent or legal guardian
• Attorney representing you or your family
• Law enforcement, court–appointed representatives, or child support agency (in relevant cases)

1.    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE JUV-010 FORM

2.    Fill out all required fields accurately.

3.    CLICK HERE TO EMAIL THE FORM

4.    A law-enforcement or court official will process the request.

• Effective July 1, 2026, fees are based on the amount of time required to locate and process your records.
• The rate is $24.39 per 15-minute increment.
• You will receive an estimate of total cost before being asked to pay.
• Payment is via check or money order (or according to court’s accepted methods).

• Juvenile adjudications are generally sealed, meaning they should not show up on criminal background checks.
• However, detention center files (private records) are not automatically sealed. You must file a petition in court to seal them.
• GGH can assist with filing sealing petitions if needed.

• We can request records for you and ensure they’re accurate and comprehensive
• We handle administrative steps and follow up
• Useful if you need these records for a lawsuit, sealing, or other legal procedure

• Free consultation
• Representation under contingency model (you don’t pay unless we win)
• Personalized guidance every step of the way