All sex crime convictions in Ohio require the accused to register as a sex offender. While Tier III is the only level that requires community notification, your history would be accessible to anyone who searches for it. Once you report as a sex offender, your record becomes public and is posted online by your local sheriff’s department. It is also searchable through the U.S. Department of Justice. If you are innocent of the crimes with which you are accused, let our skilled sex crimes defense attorney will help you avoid such a public stain on your character.