Ohio § 2953.57
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2953.57, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2953.57.
(A) A court that enters a judgment that vacates and sets aside the conviction of a person
because of DNA testing that was performed under sections 2953.71 to 2953.81 of the Revised Code or under section 2953.82 of the Revised Code shall issue ninety days after the court vacates and sets aside the conviction an
order directing that all official records pertaining to the case involving the vacated
conviction be sealed and that the proceedings in the case shall be deemed not to have
occurred. (B) As used in sections 2953.57 to 2953.60 of the Revised Code , “official records” has the same meaning as in section 2953.31 of the Revised Code .
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2953.57
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2953.57 cover?
Section 2953.57 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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