In the Juvenile background category, which statement is true?

• A. Only felonies are reportable offenses; criminal history cannot be released for non-criminal justice purposes
• B. All offenses are reportable
• C. Juvenile information is publicly available
• D. No information is reportable

Answer: (A)

Juvenile records are handled with strict confidentiality, and access is limited to authorized criminal justice purposes. In background checks, the information that is typically reportable from juvenile history is felonies; non-criminal-justice uses of the records are restricted. This protects a young person’s privacy while still allowing essential information to be considered for safety or suitability. The other statements don’t fit because not all offenses are reportable, juvenile information isn’t publicly available, and some information can be released under proper authorization when needed for legitimate purposes.