Ohio court records by county: case search and dispositions
11 counties of Ohio have a court records page. Each names the court that hears felony cases, the office that keeps the files, Ohio's statewide court source and how to find a case by name.
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Every record type for the state on one page: Ohio criminal records.
Ohio court records by county: case search and dispositions. 11 pages, largest county first.
| County | Felony court | County court records | Court records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County · 1,326,063 | Court of Common Pleas | Franklin County Court of Common Pleas | Franklin County court records |
| Summit County · 535,733 | Court of Common Pleas | Statewide source | Summit County court records |
| Stark County · 372,716 | Court of Common Pleas | Statewide source | Stark County court records |
| Lake County · 231,640 | Court of Common Pleas | Statewide source | Lake County court records |
| Delaware County · 231,636 | Court of Common Pleas | Statewide source | Delaware County court records |
| Clermont County · 211,972 | Court of Common Pleas | Statewide source | Clermont County court records |
| Trumbull County · 200,373 | Court of Common Pleas | Statewide source | Trumbull County court records |
| Medina County · 184,042 | Court of Common Pleas | Statewide source | Medina County court records |
| Wood County · 132,650 | Court of Common Pleas | Statewide source | Wood County court records |
| Richland County · 125,064 | Court of Common Pleas | Statewide source | Richland County court records |
| Allen County · 100,838 | Court of Common Pleas | Statewide source | Allen County court records |
Populations: US Census Bureau, 2023 estimates. A county gets a page only when its jail roster is live in the search and it has at least three facts of its own to state.
· shares below are over the Ohio court records we index; approximate, not an official figure
How Ohio court cases end: convictions, dismissals and pending cases. About 2,080,000 records across Ohio, read as a whole; approximate, not an official figure.
Among the Ohio court records we index that state a charge, the most common category of categorised charges is public order, trespass and property damage (20%), followed by drug possession (18%) and assault, battery and threats (13%). A record can carry charges in several categories, so the shares of categorised charges can add to more than 100%. Across all Ohio criminal records on our index, the most common category is assault, battery and threats (25%).
How recent. About 2% of the records show activity in the last 12 months, among the 62% that carry a date.
Every figure is a share of the records we index for Ohio, rounded; approximate, not an official figure. Cells with too few records behind them are left out rather than shown as zero. The county pages carry the same picture for each county where enough records exist; criminal charge types explains the categories.
Ohio court case search: the courts and the clerk.
Felony cases in Ohio are heard in the Court of Common Pleas, misdemeanors in the municipal or county court, and the Clerk of Courts keeps the case files. Ohio publishes a statewide court source, and a name search here includes it, so a result can show the disposition.
A name is a weak key on a court index. The court case search by name page explains how a name fails and what narrows it; the court records search page covers the record layer itself.
Beyond Ohio court records: jail rosters and arrest records by county. The same counties, the other two questions.
Ohio background check: search court records by name.
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Ohio court records FAQ
How do I search Ohio court records by name?
Pick the county below, then search the full name with a date of birth; a name alone matches everyone who shares it. The Clerk of Courts can search by name and date of birth or by case number.
Which court hears criminal cases in Ohio?
Felony cases are heard in the Court of Common Pleas; misdemeanors go to the municipal or county court. The Clerk of Courts keeps the case files.
Does Ohio publish court records statewide?
Yes. Ohio publishes a statewide court source, and it is part of a name search here, so a result can show how a case ended.
What does a disposition mean on a Ohio court record?
How the case ended: a conviction (including a guilty plea), a dismissal, an acquittal, a diversion, or nothing yet because the case is open. It is the one part of a criminal record that speaks to an outcome.
Can a Ohio court record be expunged?
Often, for some outcomes, on petition after a waiting period; the rules are Ohio's. Once an order is entered the clerk marks the file and it leaves the public record. This is a general description, not legal advice.