OHIO EXPUNGEMENT LAW - Guide to Sealing Your Criminal Record




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Quick FAQs on Expungements

1. Can I expunge my arrest record? Generally, people are seeking to expunge their conviction record. In order to apply for an expungement, you must have a conviction. An arrest is not a conviction. You can't expunge your arrest record.

2. How long will a conviction stay on my record? A conviction will stay on your record until you do something about it. Convictions do not automatically disappear from your record after so many years.

3. Can you get more than one conviction expunged in Ohio? Generally, you cannot unless the convictions really constituted just one conviction.

4. How long do I have to wait to get my conviction expunged? Generally, 1 year for felonies and 3 years for misdemeanors.

Continue on to our complete guide to Ohio expungement law

Expungement Links

Ohio Expungement Statute

First Offender Status

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Ohio Name Change Kit

When to Apply for Expungement

Dealing with Police in Civil Matters

Do Misdemeanors Automatically Drop Off My Criminal Record

Quick FAQs on Expungements

More on First Offender Status

Prosecutor's Role in Expungements

Expunging Acquittals

Am I considered a First Offender

How Long Does State have to Challenge my Expungement

How Long do Convictions Stay on my Criminal Record

Plea Bargains and Expungements

Fulfilling your Sentence for Expungement Eligibility

Expunging Not Guilty Findings

Expunging Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Findings

Expungement after Mandatory Jail Term

Convictions do not drop off your record automatically

Mandatory Hearing for Expungement

Same Indictment is not the Same Offense

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