Ohio § 2953.60
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2953.60, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2953.60.
(A) In any application for employment, license, or any other right or privilege, any
appearance as a witness, or any other inquiry, a person may not be questioned with
respect to any record that has been sealed pursuant to section 2953.57 of the Revised Code . If an inquiry is made in violation of this section, the person whose official record
was sealed may respond as if the arrest underlying the case to which the sealed official
records pertain and all other proceedings in that case did not occur, and the person
whose official record was sealed shall not be subject to any adverse action because
of the arrest, the proceedings, or the person's response. (B) An officer or employee of the state or any of its political subdivisions who knowingly
releases, disseminates, or makes available for any purpose involving employment, bonding,
licensing, or education to any person or to any department, agency, or other instrumentality
of the state, or of any of its political subdivisions, any information or other data
concerning any arrest, complaint, indictment, information, trial, adjudication, or
correctional supervision, the records of which have been sealed pursuant to section 2953.57 of the Revised Code , is guilty of divulging confidential information, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2953.60
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2953.60 cover?
Section 2953.60 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.
How do I cite Ohio § 2953.60?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2953.60" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2953.60 apply to my situation?
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