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Records of an alcohol-related offense for which the person successfully completed a diversion program will be sealed immediately. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2151.356(B)(1)(c).

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

The procedure is automatic. The records should be sealed automatically. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2151.356(B)(1)(c).

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

The records sealed will not include fingerprints, DNA specimens, and DNA records. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2151.356(B)(1)(2).

The person who is subject of the sealing order properly can, and the court will, reply that no record exists with respect to the person upon any inquiry in the matter. For further information about the effect of sealing, see Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2151.357.

The records should be sealed immediately.