Six months must have passed since completion of all Court Orders before you can apply to seal a case.

Instructions to Sealing Juvenile Records

There is no cost to apply.

Completely fill out the application form. If the applicant is under the age of 18, a parent must also sign the application. Include all case numbers on the application form. If you do not know your case numbers, please call the Medina County Juvenile Court at 330-725-9709 prior to submitting the application. You must be a party to the case to receive information. Submit the completed application form to:
Medina County Juvenile Court
225 E. Washington St. 4th Floor
Medina, OH 44256
Upon receipt of the application, your juvenile record will be researched by the Prosecutor’s Office.
Your case(s) will be scheduled for a hearing before the Judge to determine whether the application should be granted. You will receive a hearing notice by mail. Please note on the application any dates you will not be available.

It is recommended to call the Medina County Juvenile Court 24 hours prior to your hearing to confirm there are no changes.
When you attend the hearing, please bring any further information you would like to submit to the Court and parent(s) if under age 18.
After the hearing, you will receive a Judgment Entry immediately in most cases.

If you have any questions, please call the Medina County Juvenile Court at 330-725-9709.

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Judge Kevin Dunn

Judge Kevin W. Dunn has been presiding over the Medina County Court of Common Pleas Probate and Juvenile Divisions since August 2013 upon being appointed by Governor John Kasich. The Judge was elected by Medina County voters to continue his duties in the position and began his six-year term February 2015.

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Contact Medina County Juvenile Court

Call

330-725-9709

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225 E. Washington St, 4th Floor
Medina, OH 44256

Fax

330-725-9173

This website is designed as a service to the public to provide an understanding on the duties and procedures of the Juvenile Court in Ohio. This should not be considered a legal reference.

Please note that the Medina County Probate and Juvenile Court is prohibited by law from providing legal advice. We are unable to assist with case filings, case-related correspondence, direct employee communications, or soliciting. Please submit case filing and other case-related correspondence in-person at the address below. If you would like to consult an attorney, please call the Medina County Bar Association at 330-725-9794. You can also visit the Ohio Supreme Court website for a list of resources.

225 E. Washington St, 4th Floor
Medina, OH 44256

Probate: 330-725-9703
Juvenile: 330-725-9709

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