State v. J.D.B.

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 5415

Syllabus

R.C. 2953.32; application to seal record of conviction; abuse of discretion; legitimate reasons; burden; evidence. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying an application to seal a record of conviction where the applicant did not testify or present any evidence at the hearing demonstrating legitimate reasons for sealing the record and therefore does not satisfy their statutory burden. Likewise, while a trial court is generally required to place its findings on the record when denying an application to seal, the absence of any evidence or testimony supporting the application negates this requirement.