Yes! The Department of Rehabilitation assists people with disabilities to get jobs. Continue Reading →
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What important documents must my social worker or probation officer provide me before my case closes?
Before your case closes, your CSW must also give you all of the following documents: Continue Reading →
What services must my social worker or probation officer provide me before my case closes?
Remember, your CSW must hold a Transition Planning Conference with you no more than 90 days and no fewer than 30 days before the court hearing recommending that your case be closed. Continue Reading →
What is the Regional Occupational Program (ROP)?
ROP services, which are provided at many high schools across Los Angeles County, can help you learn a job skill, get work experience and on-the-job training, earn high school credits, and prepare for career training.
Now that I am eligible to work, how can I find jobs in my area?
Searching for a job might seem like an overwhelming process, but help is out there! There are many employment centers and services that can help you both find and secure employment.
Can I still get a job if I am pregnant?
Yes! The same age rules and work permit requirements described above apply, whether you’re pregnant or not. Continue Reading →
What should I do once I have a work permit?
Congratulations! Now that you have a work permit, you can go ahead and start looking for jobs! Continue Reading →
What happens after my records are sealed?
Once your court records are sealed, they later get destroyed! Continue Reading →
Is there a fee I must pay to seal my juvenile court records?
No. If you are under 26 years old, there is no filing fee to seal your Juvenile Court record. Continue Reading →
Can I seal my records if I have a juvenile court record?
Yes. You have a Juvenile Court record if you were arrested and/or have a juvenile delinquency adjudication.
If you successfully finished probation after January 1, 2016 and did not commit a serious offense that cannot be sealed, the Court should have automatically sealed your record when your case closed. If you finished probation before January 1, 2016, you will have to petition the court to seal your record.