How do you get your record expunged in Ohio?

Answer 1

If it was a valid conviction the entry cannot be removed. In a very specific cases some types of misdemeanors can be excluded from the person's criminal record if they are creating difficulty in that person becoming gainfully employed.

Answer 2

Under Ohio law, a record of a first conviction or a record of arrest may be expunged by the court that has jurisdiction. You will need to go to the court where you were convicted or where any hearings were held to apply for your record to be expunged. Some courts now have the necessary forms available online, as well as instructions for completing and filing them. Keep in mind that proceedings to seal juvenile criminal records may have different rules than adult criminal records. The first thing to do is locate the appropriate court. See the related link for a directory of Ohio courts organized by county, as well as available online resources, so that you can get started.
Ohio courts have discretion to seal (or expunge) a criminal record or record of arrest in some circumstances. Regarding Dayton, it will depend on the court that has jurisdiction over the record you want to expunge -- ie, the court that convicted you or where any hearings were held. Each court has its own forms, so you will have to contact the appropriate court, whether it is the Court of Common Pleas, Dayton Municipal Court, or another. There will also be a non-refundable filing fee of about $50.00. Please see the related link for a directory of courts in the Dayton area and links to resources for each court, including the forms necessary to expunge a record in some courts.
Yes, under Ohio Revised Code section 2953.32, an adult may apply to have a felony record expunged if it was a first offense. You must apply to whatever court sentenced you and there will be a non-refundable fee. There is also a three-year waiting period from the point of final discharge. The first thing to do is contact the court that sentenced you to find out what procedure they want you to follow and what forms you have to fill out. The procedure to have a juvenile record expunged is different, so make sure you are clear with the court about whether it is an adult or a juvenile record that you are seeking to have expunged. See the related link for a directory of Ohio courts.

Answer 3

It is EXTREMELY unlikely that you would ever be granted a blanket expungement of your entire record. Customarily, only one expungement of one criminal offense is granted per lifetime.

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