The bill amends section 2953.32 of the Revised Code to modify the handling of financial records held by clerks of court in relation to the expungement of criminal records. Specifically, it stipulates that while clerks of courts must destroy, delete, and erase records of a conviction or bail forfeiture upon receiving notice of expungement, they are permitted to retain certain financial records associated with the case. These retained records include the amount, date and time, purpose of the transaction (without identifying information), and a clerical notation indicating that the transaction was related to an expunged case.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that other entities, aside from the bureau of criminal identification and investigation or clerks of courts, must also destroy, delete, and erase records upon receiving notice of expungement, ensuring that such records are permanently irretrievable. The existing section 2953.32 is repealed, and the new provisions are inserted to enhance the clarity and specificity of the law regarding the retention of financial records during the expungement process.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2953.32