WHAT IS THE FILING FEE FOR A SEALING OF RECORD?

For Summit County Court of Common Pleas cases, there is a $100 (US currency) filing fee for each case involving a conviction or bail forfeiture. In some circumstances, there may be multiple $100 filing fees. There is no charge for filing an application to seal a dismissal, a not guilty finding, or a No Bill. Cash (US currency), certified checks, money orders, personal checks and attorney checks are accepted. Credit cards are accepted with ID.

*There are no guarantees that a sealing of record will be granted. Your filing fee is not refundable.

WHAT IS “SEALING OF RECORDS”?

WHO CAN FILE FOR SEALING OF RECORD?

ARE THERE ANY CONVICTIONS THAT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO BE SEALED?

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT BEFORE I CAN APPLY TO HAVE MY RECORD SEALED?

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SEALING APPLICATION IS FILED?