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Ohio: Adult Non-Conviction Arrests (OH-NC-1)

Ohio: Adult Non-Conviction Arrests (OH-NC-1)

Records relating to a criminal charge can be sealed upon the dismissal or a finding of not guilty. ORC Ann. 2953.33(A).
Record Detail(s)
Charges resolved in favor of defendant
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No statutory language
Mandatory / Discretionary
Discretionary
Clearance Process
Petition-based
Remedy
Seal
Ineligible Category or Citation
There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.
Procedure General
The petition must be filed in the court that handled the case. For the specific procedure, see ORC Ann. 2953.33(A).
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
The petition must be filed in the court that handled the case. For the specific procedure, see ORC Ann. 2953.33(B)(4).
Waiting Periods
The petition can be filed at any time after the finding of not guilty or the dismissal.

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