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Can I seal my criminal record?

Source: OJPC

A 5-step guide to adult conviction sealing in Ohio.

Categories
  • record sealing
  • second chance
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  • a person with a criminal record
  • legal professionals

CQEs handout and roadmap

Source: OJPC

Certificates of Qualification for Employment can provide smart relief from criminal-record-based job barriers for clients who qualify. Read the basics about CQEs and follow the “roadmap” to see what the CQE process entails.

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  • CQE
  • record sealing
  • second chance
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  • a person with a criminal record
  • legal professionals

CQE Workbook

Source: OJPC

A step-by-step guide to applying for a Certificate of Qualification for Employment in Ohio.

Version: May 22, 2020

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  • CQE
  • record sealing
  • second chance
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  • a person with a criminal record
  • legal professionals

OJPC’s Criminal Records Manual

Source: OJPC

This is a 28-page manual for legal professionals and clients explaining criminal records in Ohio and the barriers they create, as well as guidance for those who want to seal a criminal record.

Version: 05/22/2020

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  • record sealing
  • second chance
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  • a person with a criminal record
  • legal professionals

Record Sealing in Ohio: FAQS

Source: OJPC

One of the most popular services provided by OJPC’s second chance team is consultation and assistance in pursuit of record sealing.

A sealed record can open up new options for employment, housing, education and more.

Here are a few frequently asked questions on the topic of record sealing in Ohio:

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  • advocacy
  • fair hiring
  • record sealing
  • second chance
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  • a person with a criminal record
  • legal professionals