Ohio: Adult Convictions (OH-C-7)

Records relating to a case in which a court enters a judgment that vacates and sets aside the conviction of a person because of DNA testing that was performed under sections 2953.71 to 2953.81 of the Revised Code can be sealed by the court. ORC Ann. 2953.57(A).

Record Detail(s)

Conviction vacated or reversed

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No statutory language

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory

Hearing

No

Clearance Process

Automatic

Remedy

Seal

Ineligible Category or Citation

Only cases in which DNA testing was performed under sections 2953.71 to 2953.81 of the Revised Code are eligible for clearance. ORC Ann. 2953.57(A).

Procedure General

This process is automatic.

Fees

There is no statutory language on fees.

Effect

No statutory language.

Waiting Periods

There is no waiting period.

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