How Do I Seal a Juvenile Case? | Medina County Probate and Juvenile Court

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. Upon receipt of the application, the Court will determine all cases eligible for sealing.

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 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.
The Prosecutor will have 30 days to file any objection pertaining to the sealing of your case.

a. If an objection is not filed, the Court may order the case to be sealed without conducting a hearing.
b. If an objection is filed, the Court shall proceed with the hearing that has been set. It is recommended to call the Medina County Juvenile Court 24 hours prior to your hearing to confirm there are no changes. You must attend the hearing or your case will not be sealed.
When you attend the hearing, please bring any further information you would like to submit to the Court. If you are under the age of 18, your parents must attend. You will find out in the hearing if the case will be sealed.
If the application to seal is approved, you will receive a Judgment Entry Sealing Record. If the application to seal is denied, the case will not be sealed.
The Judgment Entry Sealing Record will be sent to any office or agency that the Court has reason to believe may have a record of the complaint. The sealed record will be stored in a separate area within the court. The Court will respond to inquiries that "no record" exists with respect to the person.

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

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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. Please submit case filings 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 or call the Community Legal Aid at 800-998-9454. 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

How Do I Seal My Juvenile Case?

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