Ohio

Verified 2026-06-07

AWA compliant: Yes
Tier system: Offense-based, 3 tiers (AWA-aligned). Tier I (least serious), Tier II, Tier III (most serious/SVP). *ORC § 2950.01 et seq.*
Registration duration: Tier I: 15 yrs; Tier II: 25 yrs; Tier III: Lifetime. *§ 2950.07*
Check-in frequency: Tier I: Annually; Tier II: Every 180 days; Tier III: Every 90 days. *§ 2950.06*
Residency restriction: None statewide (no statute).
Employer listed: Yes (employer name and address). *§ 2950.11*
Relief available: Tier I: Petition after 10 yrs. Tier II: No petition; expires after 25 yrs. Tier III: Petition after 25 yrs compliance (lifetime does not bar petition after 25 yrs). *§ 2950.15*

Statutes and sources

§ 2950.06 — In-person check-in frequency· verified 2026-06-16
§ 2950.07 — Registration duration by tier· verified 2026-06-16
§ 2950.11 — Public registry employer listing· verified 2026-06-16
§ 2950.15 — Petition for removal· verified 2026-06-16
ORC § 2950.01 et seq. — Sex offender registration (Megan's Law / AWA)· verified 2026-06-16

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