When can i get my Juvenile Records Cleared up for the Marines?

I am 17 and i am wondering when can i get my Misdemeanors Sealed





I have never had a Felony in my life.





And after my Records are sealed should i mentioned them at Meps just to be on the safe side.





And what is a Secret Clearance?When can i get my Juvenile Records Cleared up for the Marines?
Every state is different. Some states allow you to seal a record at 18 some at 21 and some yet you have to wait 7 years from the offense date. Some automatically seal them and some only seal if you request it. You need to check with your court system and see what they say.





You absolutely have to tell your recruiter. All records (even if sealed or expunged) will be looked up during your security clearance background check. The reason is because issuance of a security clearance is deemed a matter of national security and there for the investigators have access to ALL records. If you do not tell your recruiter then the investigator will contact in you basic training. If you are going into a branch like the Air Force that issues everyone a security clearance and you withheld information you will more than likely be discharged if you cannot be granted a clearance. (I have personally seen this happen on more than one occasion)





A secret security clearance is just that a security clearance. You have access to information that is classified as secret as long as you meet the other criteria. There are different levels of clearance....secret, top secret, TS/SCI, etc. What you do in the military will determine what level you have.





All information is available to the public on the web.When can i get my Juvenile Records Cleared up for the Marines?
My buddy is going through this right now. He's 28 but had some felonies at 16. He learned that his record was sealed but the Army required and gave him the ability to pull it up anyway, for their paperwork. He still doesn't know if they'll let him through or not. We're praying for him.





The answer, as we have learned this week is that your record can not be sealed from the Military. Nor can your violations be expunged from your record for their benefit. That is only a civilian practice. The Military holds high standards of morality amongst their enlisted. Certain offenses can easily be waived. Since you have never had a felony, my guess is that you'll be just fine.





Whatever you do, and I know some may say otherwise, do not lie. Be upfront immediately about your record. If you're caught at any point, for any reason, there could be serious consequences that will never leave your civilian record. You can prove your moral conscience with your honesty.





As I read recently, joining the military is a privilege and not a right. Personally, as an Army wife, myself.. Of all the garbage I have paid witness to amongst soldiers who were processed without dilemma, I find it hard to respect a system that would hold a grudge against a reformed man who wants to serve his country. My husband is serving 15 months in Iraq due to a lack of deployable soldiers.


I'd like the Army to explain that to me.





As far as Secret Clearance.. It is privilege to information otherwise considered private.





All the best to you.
i had a bunch of **** to get cleared on my record for the Guard never mind the Marines your record is NEVVVVERRRR get sealed i caught a caise when i was 15 and it was dismissed when i turned 18 and they still pulled it up..if its minor offense the Marines may or may not waive the charge it depends on the type of recruiter if not i would get your feet wet with the National Guard and u can do active first and join the active army soon as u get out AIT but still doin Guard drills every month till then....its security clearance depending out your charges and what you have on your record there's MOS'S you'll be disqualified for...i was originally supposed to be MP and even though my charges were dismissed i had a ***** just trying to look at that job i was disqualified for Air Traffic Control and security and intelligance jobs....
You *have* to tell your recruiter...so they can work on getting a waiver.....even if they ';seal'; your records...the army can still get a hold of them.....and yes if you dont tell them...you will get in serious trouble if they find out....the security clearance means that you are able to join the military (dont have any SERIOUS charges,or background, and dont have psychological issues,etc) However,due to your misdemeanors...there may be some jobs that will not be available to you.
you shouldnt have any troubles going in with a misdeameanor.


i signed up in 1995 with a misdemeanor. unless they changed the rules since then(which is quit possible)


At Meps at the moment of truth they might ask you but i doubt it. they usually just ask if you lied about anything and is everything true. Then you sign!!


Not sure bout Secret Clearance. Never heard of that.


But im pretty sure your alright with your misdemeanor!!
No such thing as a felony or misdemeanor in Juvenile court.





YOU WILL BE CAUGHT so you better tell. If you don't care about a job with clearance it doesn't matter. The FBI or DEA will find your sealed records. All records aren't sealed to the government.
You can get them cleared at the age of 21 I think. Maybe you can now! Good Luck =)





Oh this is secret clearance/ security clearance!.....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_cl鈥?/a>
Talk to a recruiter about this. He/she should be able to help you and even take care of the paper work. I had a similar issue when I joined the Army. My recruiter took care of everything.
if thats all you have is a misdemeanor,you should be fine.when you turn 18 your juvy record is sealed,and no you need not mention it if you dont want to.dont know what secret clearance is.