Ohio court records are filed with the Clerk of Courts in each county. The Common Pleas Court / Municipal Court handles trial-level cases. Ohio does not have a single statewide court search portal — you must go to the county where the case was filed.
What this page covers: Ohio state court case records. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.
Where to start: Identify the county where the case was filed, then contact the Clerk of Courts in that county. Some counties courts offer online case search on their individual websites.
Common mistake: Without a statewide portal, many people search the wrong county. If you are unsure where a case was filed, start with the county where the defendant lived or where the incident occurred.
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