Ohio: Adult Convictions (OH-C-6)

Records relating to a felony of the third degree can be sealed by the court. ORC Ann. §§ 2953.32, 2953.31.

Record Detail(s)

Felony

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

Potentially, see statute

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Seal

Ineligible Category or Citation

See ORC Ann. § 2953.32 for offenses ineligible for clearance.

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in the court of conviction if convicted in Ohio, or in a court of common pleas if convicted in another state or federal court. For specific procedure, see ORC Ann. § 2953.32.

Fees

The petitioner shall pay $50, unless indigent. ORC Ann.§ 2953.32(C)(3).

Effect

The proceedings in the case are deemed not to have occurred. The person may not be questioned about sealed convictions, unless the question bears a direct and substantial relationship to the position for which the person is being considered. See ORC Ann. section 2953.32(D) for circumstances where record inspection is allowed. ORC Ann. § 2953.32 et seq.

Waiting Periods

The petition may be filed three years after final discharge.

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