SEALING OF RECORDS

Certain cases are sealed and removed from view except under court order and very limited exceptions, such as cases involving juvenile offenses. … [Read more...] about SEALING OF RECORDS

practice. The putting a verdict in writing, and placing it in an envelop, which is sealed. To relieve jurors after they have agreed, it is not unusual for the counsel to agree that the jury shall seal their verdict, and then separate. When the court is again in session, the jury come in and give their verdict, in all respects as if it had not been sealed, and a juror may … [Read more...] about SEALING OF A VERDICT

By seals, in matters of succession, is understood the placing, by the proper officer, of seals on the effects of a succession for the purpose of preserving them, and for the interest of third persons. The seals are affixed by order of the judge having jurisdiction. Ciy. Code La. art 1075. … [Read more...] about SEALING

Usually in reference to criminal records and especially those involving juvenile crime so that the files can only be examined pursuant to a court order. Records are usually sealed so as not to significantly mar the reputation and affect the life of a juvenile preventing them from becoming a productive adult member of society. … [Read more...] about SEALED RECORDS

A legal document that has been executed and sealed by the maker of the document. … [Read more...] about SEALED INSTRUMENT