Q: Hello, My nephew is a convicted sex offender in Ohio Crime: 2907.321 - Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor.
I am trying to get the specifics of this offense. I only have the information from the sex offender registry and his name. Is this information publicly available? I searched on PACER to no avail. How might I go about this? Thank you!
A:
The specifics of a criminal offense, including the charges and details of the case, are generally considered public records and may be accessible through the appropriate Ohio law enforcement agencies, court records, or online databases. You may need to visit the local courthouse or contact the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to obtain this information. However, keep in mind that accessing criminal records should be done in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to protect privacy rights.
James L. Arrasmith
Founder and Chief Legal Counsel of The Law Offices of James L. Arrasmith
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