How long does it takes to expunge a record in Ohio?

Answer 1

First you need to consult an attorney to see if your record actually CAN be expunged. The legal language can mislead you into thinking "expunge" - meaning it completely goes away instead of what is more common - that your record is "set aside". Getting a record expunged COULD be worth what it's gonna cost you. Getting your record set aside doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. You can usually get an initial consultation at no cost any maybe the attorney can explain the differences and tell you what you are able to do.

There is also something called Expedited Criminal Database Update(ECDU), which is sometimes needed if you want your expungement to take the effect immediately(sometimes it takes up to a year for them to update your record).

Answer 2

There is no standard answer to this question. Your request must be fully reviewed by ALL parties involved to determine if you are eligible for this action or if it will be contested.

There is no time period attached to it. An expungement is a legal action that must be begun by presenting a petition/motion to the court requesting that your record be expunged.

You must show good reason why your request should be granted. A judge will consider your request and rule on whether to grant it or not. It is by no means a 'sure thing'.

There is also something called Expedited Criminal Database Update(ECDU), which is sometimes needed if you want your expungement to take the effect immediately(sometimes it takes up to a year for them to update your record).