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A DUI/DWI conviction will appear on a criminal background check requested by a prospective employer, landlord, or licensing authority, for example. Generally, the only way to remove a DUI/DWI conviction from appearing in some or all of such background checks is to have it expunged or sealed—which is only possible in limited circumstances.

In Ohio, a DUI (known as OVI – Operating a Vehicle under the Influence) conviction will indeed appear on a criminal background check, which can be accessed by prospective employers, landlords, or licensing authorities. Ohio law allows for the expungement or sealing of certain criminal records, which would prevent them from appearing on most background checks. However, Ohio law is quite restrictive when it comes to DUI/OVI convictions. As of the current statutes, DUI/OVI convictions are not eligible for expungement or sealing. This means that, unlike some other types of criminal convictions, a DUI/OVI conviction in Ohio is likely to remain on a person's criminal record indefinitely and will typically be visible to those conducting background checks.

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