[erlayman]

Even if juveniles were on record it would only be until they were 18. Josh would have had to be convicted in a court of law of a sexual crime as an adult to be on a sex offender registry. And even many judges aren’t giving it to first time offenders, although the publicity this case is getting makes any legality sort of a moot issue.

[unlearner]

All excellent points.

[jimbo807]

It also helps when Daddy waits until the SoL for 4th degree sexual assault has expired before he reports it to the law enforcement pervert.

[goodwithagun]

Perhaps it varies by state. In Ohio, a minor can be sentenced to include the sexual predator registry list long after age 18. I teach at Steubenville High School. I'll let you Google the details if you're not familiar with the rape case, but the two boys have to maintain their registry for decades.