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Under the new laws, a person may be eligible to have their criminal conviction sealed or expunged so long as the conviction is not for an offense that is prohibited from sealing and the applicant has waited the proper length of time. A non-conviction (dismissal, no bill, etc.)

Large swathes of crimes aren't eligible for sealing and expungement, including: First and second degree felonies, such as murder, rape, kidnapping and other violent offenses. Third degree felonies when the applicant has more than two. Traffic offenses. Domestic violence convictions and violations of protection orders.

Qualifying for Expungement To qualify for expungement, you need to meet all of the conditions described in Section 2953 of the Ohio Revised Code, including: The conviction you are trying to expunge is not one of the crimes precluded by law. You were not subject to a mandatory prison term for the conviction.

EXPUNGEMENT APPLICATION INFORMATION A non-refundable $50 filing fee is to be paid at the Criminal Clerk's office at the time of application for expungement of a Conviction. No filing fee is required for Acquittals or Dismissals.

Eligible minor misdemeanors can be expunged after 6 months. Eligible M1-M4 misdemeanors can be expunged after one year. Eligible felonies can be expunged after 11-13 years.

Under Ohio law, there is a waiting period after a criminal case is closed before a person is eligible to apply for an expungement and sealing of their criminal record. For Misdemeanor Convictions, the waiting period is one year. Felony convictions require a waiting period of three years.