An Ohio pardon doesn't automatically seal a criminal record. Here's what the law says
An Ohio governor’s pardon can remove legal restrictions from a conviction, but sealing records is a separate process. Here’s what Ohio law says about who can still access those records and the protections available to pardon recipients.
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