Hamilton County Court Records

Hamilton County Court Records

Per Sup.R 44(B) of the Ohio Supreme Court Rules of Superintendence, court records can be defined as case and managerial documents and information assembled during court proceedings.

Hamilton County court records serve the following functions:

• They are accurate reports or testimonials of court proceedings and can be considered valid reference materials in research and other legal processes.
• These records aid case parties, presiding judges, and interested individuals in ascertaining that justice and equity are sustained in the judicial system.
• They can also be rendered as corroborative evidence in appeals and counterarguments.
• They can also supply essential case information such as the names of parties concerned in the suit, accusations or claims filed, date and year of filing the lawsuit, and outcome of the proceedings.
• They can help employers and firms conduct background checks on potential employees.

The Office of the Clerk of Courts is the authorized custodian of court records for the judicial branch in Hamilton County. Individuals and organizations in need of court records will have to contact the clerk of the court that decided the case to acquire them. Court records are considered a part of Hamilton County Public Records and are, thus, disclosable to the public unless otherwise determined by law or court order.

Are Court Records Public in Hamilton County?

Yes. Sup.R. 45(A) states that court records are inferred open to public access, while Sup.R. 45(B) mandates that the court clerk shall promptly acknowledge a request for access to court records and shall respond to the request within a reasonable amount of time.

Section 149.43 of The Ohio Revised Code also specifies that court records are public records in Hamilton County and can be accessible by members of the public. Ohio Public Records Act makes access to public records a fundamental right of all inhabitants of Ohio.

The records available to the general public include affidavits, civil and criminal case litigations, testimonials, assertions, and reports of proceedings handled under oath. It is important to note that court records may be sealed and have some information modified or expunged by law and for specific occurrences. These records are not obtainable by the public. Documents in this category include adoption documents, records of juvenile abortion and sexual harassment, probationary and parole papers, and other delicate data such as HIV status or other STI analysis results.

What Do Hamilton County Court Records Contain?

Hamilton County court records are relatively extensive and may have differing compositions depending on the Clerk of Court office. Generally, the information contained in Hamilton County court records are:

• Case party names and addresses
• Written summary of the case proceeding including the debates, the statutes infringed, accusations, suits, and exhibits presented in court
• Lawsuit files and documentation such as pleas, warrants, actions, and summons
• Court decrees and verdicts
• Dockets including assigned case and docket number
• Judgment documentation
• Jury logs, reports, and decisions
• Witness statements and affirmations
• Court calendar or schedule of arraignment dates and times
• Filing date and year of the lawsuit
• The case standing in court ( dismissed, sealed, or ongoing).

The information listed above is retained as part of court records by clerks of court in Hamilton Country to make them suitable for referrals and historical purposes.

Where to Conduct a Hamilton County Case Lookup

To conduct a Hamilton County case lookup and find court records on a person, interested individuals have two options:

• Submit a written request in person or online to the office of the clerk of court in the county or municipal court where the case was filed, or
• Use the websites maintained by the courts.

How to Conduct a Hamilton County Case Records Search

The first step is to locate the particular court handling the case of interest. The inquirer can then make use of the request form provided to submit a written request in person, via mail, or online to the Clerk of Court. The staff present in the clerk's office can then find court records on a person by conducting a case search by either name, court date, or other search parameters provided.

An inquirer can also visit the website maintained by the office of the Clerk of Courts in Hamilton County. To use the search portal, an interested person can follow the steps outlined below:

• On the home page, click on "Record Search"
• Select a criteria to search by:
• Name
• Case
• Court date
• Tickets
• Attorney and
• Judge.

The Hamilton County Probate Court also manages an online repository where one can search for and obtain copies of probate cases. Marriage Licenses and Mental Health reports are exempted from public access on this portal. To use this search webpage:

• Input either the party name or case number to retrieve a list of cases heard in Hamilton Probate Court.
• Click on "Detail" to view the specific case docket.
• To inspect or print a document from the docket, click on "PDF".

The Ohio Supreme Court also supplies a vast number of court case records from Hamilton County online. To begin the search, an inquirer can utilize the Supreme Court Website with the party name or case number.

Hamilton County Civil Court Case Records

Hamilton County civil court case records comprise case files and information produced from litigations involving non-criminal disputes and allegations among individuals or organizations.

The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts keeps civil court case records. To find civil court case records on a person, an individual can commence the inquiry by submitting a filled request form to the clerk of the court in charge of the case. An inquirer can also review Civil court case records online via the Clerk of Court or Probate Court websites.

Hamilton County Criminal Court Case Records

Hamilton County criminal court case records are made up of filings( pleas, actions, motions, and summons), legal paperwork, and other case information produced from the tribunal processes of misdemeanors, felonies, or other violations of county laws.

In Hamilton County, criminal court case records are held by the County Clerk of Courts office and the Sheriff's office. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office manages a website where members of the public can retrieve criminal records online. Furthermore, an interested individual can access these records by physically or via mail submitting a written request to the Clerk of Courts office and the Sheriff's office located:

Hamilton County Clerk of Courts
1000 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 946-5656

Hamilton County Sheriff
1000 Sycamore Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 946-6400

How to Get Hamilton County Court Records Online for Free

To find court records on a person in Hamilton County for free, information seekers can make use of the Clerk of Courts webpage, the Sheriff's online portal, the Ohio Supreme Court webpage, or the Probate Courts website to access court records for free. Interested members of the public can use these online repository systems provided by entering search keywords such as case type, name, or case type to carry out a free search.

Courts in Hamilton County

Hamilton County has diverse courts serving the judicial needs of the residents. The courts found in the county are Courts of Common Pleas, Courts of Domestic Relations, Municipal Court, Mayors Courts, and Appellate Court. The addresses of the various courts situated in the County are listed below:

Hamilton County Court of Domestic Relations
800 Broadway Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 946-9000
Fax: (513) 946-9054

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas- Juvenile Court
800 Broadway Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 946-9200

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas- General Division
1000 Main Street
Room 410
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 946-5800

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas- Probate Court
William Howard Taft Center
230 East Ninth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 946-3600

Hamilton County Municipal Court
1000 Main Street
Room 205
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 946-5200

Court of Appeals First Appellate District
William Howard Taft Law Center
12th Floor, 230 East Ninth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 946-3500

Addyston Village Mayor's Court
235 Main Street
Addyston, OH 45001
Phone: (513) 941-1313

Blue Ash Mayor's Court
4343 Cooper Road
Blue Ash, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 745-8554

Cheviot Mayor's Court
3814 Harrison Avenue
Cheviot, OH 45211
Phone: (513) 661-2700
Fax: (513) 612-128

Amberly Village Mayor's Court
7149 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 531-8675

Arlington Heights Mayor's Court
601 Elliott Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 821-2076

Elmwood Place Mayor's Court
6118 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 242-0753

Fairfax Mayor's Court
5903 Hawthorne Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 271-7250
Fax: (513) 271-7030

Golf Manor Mayor's Court
6450 Wiehe Road
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 531-7491

Indian Hill Village Mayor's Court
6525 Drake Road
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 561-6500
Fax: (513) 561-8137

Village of Lockland Mayor's Court
101 North Cooper
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 761-1699
Fax: (513) 761-4948

Madeira Mayor's Court
7414 Miami Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 272-4214
Fax: (513) 272-4211

Village of Mariemont Mayor's Court
6907 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 271-4089
Fax: (513) 271-1655

Cleves Mayor's Court
101 North Miami Avenue
Cleves, OH 45002
Phone: (513) 941-1212
Fax: (513) 941-5299

Deer Park Mayor's Court
7777 Blue Ash Road
Deer Park, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 791-8056

Village of Evendale Mayor's Court
10500 Reading Road
Evendale, OH 45241
Phone: (513) 563-2249
Fax: (513) 563-5644

Forest Park Mayor's Court
1203 West Kemper Road
Forest Park, OH 45240
Phone: (513) 595-5224
Fax: (513) 595-5290

Village of Glendale Magistrate Court
301 East Sharon Avenue
Glendale, OH 45246
Phone: (513) 771-7645

Greenhills Mayor's Court
11000 Winton Road
Greenhills, OH 45218
Phone: (513) 825-2101

Harrison Mayor's Court
311 Harrison Avenue
Harrison, OH 45030
Phone: (513) 202-8456
Fax: (513) 367-3713

Village of Lincoln Heights Mayor's Court
1201 Steffens Avenue
Lincoln Heights, 45215
Phone: (513) 733-5900

Montgomery Mayor's Court
10150 Montgomery Road
Montgomery, OH 45140
Phone: (513) 891-2424

Mount Healthy Mayor's Court
7700 Perry Street
Mount Healthy, OH 45231
Phone: (513) 931-8840
Fax: (513) 728-3189

Village of Newtown Mayor's Court
3536 Church Street
Newtown, OH 45244
Phone: (513) 561-7697 ext 16

North College Hill Mayor's Court
1646 West Galbraith Road
North College Hill, OH 45239
Phone: (513) 521-7413

Norwood Mayor's Court
4701 Montgomery Road
Norwood, OH 45212
Phone: (513) 458-4535

Reading Mayor's Court
1000 Market Street
Reading, OH 45215
Phone: (513) 733-5768
Fax: (513) 733-5226

Sharonville Mayor's Court
10900 Reading Road
Sharonville, OH 45241
Phone: (513) 563-1146
Fax: (513) 563-1290

Silverton Mayor's Court
6943 Montgomery Road
Silverton, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 792-6561
Fax: (513) 996-0026

Springdale Mayor's Court
12105 Lawnview Avenue
Springdale, OH 45246
Phone: (513) 346-5778
Fax: (513) 346-5795

Village of Saint Bernard Mayor's Court
110 Washington Avenue
St Bernard, OH 45001
Phone: (513) 242-2727
Fax: (513) 482-7234

Terrace Park Mayor's Court
428 Elm Avenue
Terrace Park, OH 45246
Phone: (513) 831-2137
Fax: (513) 831-9236