Legal gals - expunge something from record

dmblack

My husband just recently found out about a theft charge showing up on a background check from 11 years ago. He was never served any papers and the case is still open in Ohio. What does he need to do to go about having it expunged from his record? He called the court house and they told him its still an open case. Isn't there a statue of limitations on something like that. He never got anything on this. The only reason he found out about it was because of a background check. He has been unable to find employement because of this and wants to get this taken care of. I'm clueless when it comes to stuff like this and we have no idea where to start with this.

second time around

You need to find out who and what the case is for. You should be able to look up the docket from the case by a name search in the county clerk's records. Google the county it is in, go to the clerk of courts website. If not there, you should check the county or city's municipal courts website. You will not be able to have it espunged until it is closed and remains so for a certian period of time. I beleive a year. The statue of limitations only applies to bringing forth charges, not excuting a current charge. Warrents and charges stay good as long as you are alive.