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Ohio Indecent Exposure Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Every state has laws governing indecent exposure<\/a> or "public indecency." Ohio is no different. Ohio law treats indecent exposure like any other sex crime. If the state convicts you of this crime, not only will you end up with a criminal record, but you may have to register as a sex offender.<\/p>\r\n

The good news is that, in Ohio, indecent exposure is a misdemeanor crime<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

This article will explain, in more detail, how Ohio’s public indecency laws work and the penalties for public indecency.<\/p>\r\n

What Is Public Indecency in Ohio?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

In Ohio, law enforcement can arrest you for indecent exposure<\/a> if they catch you doing any of the following three things in a public place:<\/p>\r\n