In the state of Ohio, the process for sealing a court file and expunging a criminal record are combined into the same thing. If granted, the request seals the record forever, and officials may no longer talk about the past criminal record of an individual. This is similar to what it means to be justified. God will not talk about what you’ve done wrong; when you die, your record won’t be opened and reviewed. All that matters is what Jesus has done on your behalf. Now you have peace with God because he has nothing against you.