DAYTON PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Dayton Public Records?

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, Dayton public records mean records held by any public office, including, but are not confined to, state, county, city, village, township, and school district units. It also includes records relating to the provision of educational services by an alternative school in Ohio held by the nonprofit or for-profit agency running the alternative school in pursuance of Section 3313.533 of Ohio’s Revised Code.

Dayton public records do not include the following:

• Medical records;
• Records relating to probation and parole hearings, processes relating to the enforcement of community control sanctions and post-release control sanctions;
• Records relating to trial preparation;
• Investigatory records of confidential law enforcement;
• Intellectual property records;
• Records about the profile of donors;
• Residential and familial information about public service workers;
• Information relating to the recreational activities of an individual under eighteen years;
• Records that their release is prohibited by state or federal law;

Dayton Crime Statistics

The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services provides annual crime statistics of all cities and counties in Ohio. Dayton City crime statistics for 2017 shows a total number of 7,315 crimes reported, including 1,232 violent crimes and 6,083 property crimes. Violent crimes reported included 30 murders, 122 rapes, 393 robberies, and 687 aggravated assaults. The property crimes reported included 1,779 burglaries, 3,688 larcenies, 616 motor vehicle thefts, and 26 arsons.

These numbers when compared with the 2013 crime statistics, show a significant drop in crimes over five years. There was a decline in six out of eight major crimes. Murder. robbery, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson rates declined by 3%, 24%, 32%, 18%, 3%, and 80% respectively. At the same time, the rates of rape and aggravated assaults increased by 7% and 20% respectively.

Are Dayton Criminal Records Public?

Under Ohio law, Dayton criminal records are not public records. Access to criminal history and the authorization for the release of their information is restricted. Dayton criminal records provide in-depth and background information about the criminal history of persons within the city. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is the state body in charge of providing criminal records. Individuals can inquire about their own criminal history from the BCI. Alternatively, they can contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office about the availability of criminal records in its custody. Generally, the Sheriff’s Office has records from all local arrest history information as well as records of misdemeanors, convictions, and pending dispositions within the county’s jurisdiction.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
345 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45422
Phone: (937) 225-4357
Fax: (937) 496-7975

How to Obtain Dayton Police Reports and Arrest Records?

The Dayton Police Department generates and maintains Dayton arrest records and police reports. It provides the general public with access to these records online, via mail, or in-person requests. Interested persons can use the Police Department’s online portal to get incident reports. Users need to provide the incident number to obtain the report. Requests for reports can be made in person or by mail by submitting requests with the address and contact information below:

Dayton Police Department
335 West 3rd Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 333-2677
(937) 333-1060

The Ohio Department of Public Safety (DPS) maintains crash reports in the state. Interested persons can use the online portal crash reports. It can be searched by crash number or document number. There are also advanced search options, such as the crash start date, crash end date, the county crash, law enforcement agency, last name, and the email address (optional).

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Dayton?

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office maintains an electronic database of information about all registered sex offenders living in all the counties of the state. The information on this database is available and accessible to the public through the Sex Offender Registry. Dayton residents can use the search functions to find information on sex offenders residing in the city. It can be searched by name, email address, phone number, street address, and zip code.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office also provides sex offender information within the county’s limits through the Sex Offender Registry. Users can search this registry based on their area, the sex offender’s name, city, internet names/email, or phone number. Area searches can be made with the user’s address, city, zip, zip code, and the offender’s address type.

How to Find Dayton Inmate Records?

Persons arrested, apprehended, or sentenced by the Dayton Police or courts are kept in the Montgomery County Jail. The daily operations of this jail facility are handled by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. To obtain information about a Dayton inmate, call (937) 225-4160 or use the online jail search tool. The jail search tool helps members of the public locate persons incarcerated in the jail facility. It can be searched by the first and/or the last name of the inmate. It also provides relevant information about inmates. The information available includes inmate personal information, booking date, charges, charge status, bail or bond conditions, and case numbers. For jail and inmate related queries, call (937) 225-4160.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Dayton Jail?

Dayton inmates in the Montgomery County Jail are allowed one visit per week. Visiting days are from Monday to Sunday, including on legal holidays. Below is the regular schedule for visitation in the jail:

Monday to Friday
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Weekends & Legal Holidays
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The jail facility provides video visitation services to prospective visitors. Contact the jail for more information about visitation with the information below:

Montgomery County Jail
330 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45422
(937) 225-3492
(937) 225-4160

Court Records

Dayton courts are part of the Montgomery County courts system. Montgomery County courts include five Courts of Common Pleas, seven Municipal Courts, and three Mayor’s Courts. These courts. The jurisdictions of these courts transcend subject matters like criminal, civil, probate, family, traffic, and small claims.

The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts maintains the records and documents of the Common Pleas Courts (General Division and Domestic Relations Division) and the Montgomery County Municipal Courts (Eastern and Western Divisions). The Probate Division and Juvenile Division of the Common Pleas Court manage the records of cases handled by the respective court.

Location of Courts in Dayton

Montgomery County Courts of Common Pleas

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas - Domestic Relations Division
Montgomery County Courts Building
41 North Perry Street
Dayton, OH 45422
Phone: (937) 225-4063
Fax: (937) 496-7443

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas - General Division
Montgomery County Courts Building
41 North Perry Street
Room 106
Dayton, OH 45422
Phone: (937) 225-4512 (Civil)
Fax: (937) 496-7220 (Civil)
Phone: (937) 225-4536 (Criminal)
Fax: (937) 496-7581 (Criminal)

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division
Juvenile Justice Center
380 West 2nd Street
Dayton, OH 45422
Phone: (937) 496-7908

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division - Satellite Juvenile Court of Washington Township, City of Kettering, and City of Centerville
Washington Township Government Center
8200 McEwen Road
Centerville, OH 45458
Phone: (937) 433-0152

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Court
Montgomery County Courts Building
41 North Perry Street
Dayton, OH 45422
Phone: (937) 225-4640
Fax: (937) 496-3181

Montgomery County Municipal Courts

Dayton Municipal Court
Dayton-Montgomery County Courts Building
301 West 3rd Street
P.O. Box 10700
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: (937) 333-4300

Kettering Municipal Court
2325 Wilmington Pike
Kettering, OH 45420
Phone: (937) 296-2461
Fax: (937) 534-7017

Miamisburg Municipal Court
10 North 1st Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Phone: (937) 866-2203
Fax: (937) 866-0135

Montgomery County Municipal Court Eastern Division
6111 Taylorsville Road
Huber Heights, OH 45424
Phone: (937) 225-5824 (Civil)
Fax: (937) 496-7236 (Civil)
Phone: (937) 496-7231 (Criminal/Traffic)
Fax: (937) 496-7236 (Criminal/Traffic)

Montgomery County Municipal Court Western Division
195 South Clayton Road
New Lebanon, OH 45345
Phone: (937) 687-9092 (Civil)
Fax: (937) 687-7119 (Civil)
Phone: (937) 687-9099 (Criminal/Traffic)
Fax: (937) 687-7119 (Criminal/Traffic)

Oakwood Municipal Court
30 Park Avenue
Dayton, OH 45419
Phone: (937) 293-3058

Vandalia Municipal Court
245 James E. Bohanan Memorial Drive
P.O. Box 429
Vandalia, OH 45377
Phone: (937) 898-3996
Fax: (937) 898-6648

Montgomery County Mayor’s Courts

Moraine Mayor’s Court
4200 Dryden Road
Moraine, OH 45439
Phone: (937) 535-1010
Fax: (937) 535-1289

Phillipsburg Mayor’s Court
10868 Brookville-Phillipsburg Road
P.O. Box 172
Phillipsburg, OH 45354
Phone: (937) 884-5594

West Carrollton Mayor’s Court
300 East Central Avenue
West Carrollton, OH 45449
Phone: (937) 859-8289

Are Dayton Court Records Public?

Under Ohio laws, Dayton court records are part of the city’s public records. The courts and their clerks are responsible for providing the public with access to court records. However, juvenile court records, other confidential information in court records, and records exempted from public viewing are not accessible to the general public to obtain or inspect.

Can you look up a Dayton Court Case Online?

Most Dayton court cases are available online. The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts provides the public with online access to the records of the Montgomery County Municipal Court, the General Division of the Court of Common Pleas, the Domestic Relations Division of the Court of Common Pleas, and the Second District Appellate Court of Ohio. The court records available relate to criminal and civil cases handled by the courts. They are available online through the Public Record Online (PRO) System. Users can search the online system with information like the case number, last name, first name, company name, case type, action type, begin date, and end date.

The records of the Montgomery County Probate Division of the Court of Common Pleas are also available online through the Case Search webpage. Users can filter the results of searches conducted by choosing any of the Probate case types such as Estate, Guardianship, and Trust. The Dayton Municipal Court also provides the public with an online case search portal that can be used to search cases heard by the court. This portal has records of cases like civil, criminal, and traffic.

How to Obtain Dayton Civil Court Case Records?

Members of the public can obtain copies of Dayton civil court records by submitting a request in-person or via mail to the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts at:

Montgomery County Courts Building
41 North Perry Street
Room 104
Dayton, OH 45422

To obtain Dayton civil court case records with the Probate Division of the Court of Common Pleas, call (937) 225-4640, or send a mail request to:

Court of Common Pleas
Probate Division
Montgomery County Courts Building
41 North Perry Street
Dayton, OH 45422-2155

For records of civil court cases decided by the Dayton Municipal Court, requests must be sent to the Dayton Municipal Court Clerk. It provides the public with copies of non-confidential records upon request. However, a requester must provide information about the record, like the name of the plaintiff or defendant, the case number, and the filing date of the case. To get a copy of a Dayton civil court case record, make an in-person request to the office or send a written request providing the relevant information about the case to:

Dayton Municipal Court
P.O. Box 10700
301 West Third Street
Dayton, OH 45402

How to Obtain Dayton Criminal Court Records?

Dayton criminal court records from the Court of Common Pleas are in the custody of the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts. Mail requests for Dayton criminal court records require the requester to prepare a written request and send it with a self-addressed envelope and payment to:

Montgomery County Courts Building
41 North Perry Street
Room 104
Dayton, OH 45422

A Dayton criminal court record costs 10 cents per page for regular copies. Where the requester wants certified copies, it costs $1 per page. There is an additional $5 per record for exemplification. The accepted payments are cash, check, and money order.

To request Dayton criminal court records of the Dayton Municipal Court, make in-person or mail requests to the Dayton Municipal Court Clerk. A requester should prepare a written request with important information about the case, such as the party names, the case number, and the filing date of the case. Send or submit this written request by mail or in person to:

Dayton Municipal Court
P.O. Box 10700
301 West Third Street
Dayton, OH 45402

What are Dayton Vital Records?

Dayton vital records are official files that include information about vital events that happened within the city. These vital records include divorce, marriage, birth, and death records. The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts maintains Dayton divorce records, while the Probate Division of the Court of Common Pleas keeps Dayton marriage records. The Public Health Department of Dayton & Montgomery County (PHDMC) acts as the city’s primary repository for birth and death records. Dayton birth and death records are also available at the state level at the Bureau of Vital Statistics of the Ohio Department of Health.

Where and How to Obtain Dayton Divorce Records?

Dayton divorce records are kept by the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts. Individuals interested in obtaining copies of divorce records can make requests in person, by mail or by telephone. For in-person requests, visit the Clerk of Courts’ Office at the Montgomery County Courts Building, 41 North Perry Street, Room 104, Dayton, Ohio. Interested persons can also visit the Domestic Division of the Court of Common Pleas at 301 West Third Street, Dayton.

To make a telephone request, call the Records Division of the office of County Clerk of the Courts at (937) 496-7762 or the Domestic Relations Division at (937) 225-4562. A Dayton divorce record costs $1 per page for certified copies and 10 cents per page for uncertified copies. Electronic copies sent via email are free.

To make a mail request, the requester should prepare a written request providing information about the divorce. This information includes the names of the divorced spouses, the date and place of the divorce, and the date the record was filed. Send this request with payment to:

Montgomery County Clerk of Courts
Montgomery County Courts Building
41 North Perry Street
Room 104
Dayton, OH 45422
Phone: (937) 225-4640
Fax: (937) 496-3181

Or

Montgomery County Domestic Relations Court
301 West Third Street
2nd Floor
Dayton, OH 45422-2160

Where and How to Get Public Dayton Marriage Records?

Dayton marriage records are maintained by the Probate Division of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. Requests for Dayton marriage records can be made online, in person, or by mail. The Probate Division administers the Marriage License Case Search page. This search page provides information about marriage licenses issued after January 1, 2001.

To make an in-person request, visit the Probate Division on the 2nd Floor of the Montgomery County Courts Building at 41 North Perry Street, Dayton. To send a mail request, prepare a request and send it with a self-addressed stamped return envelope and a certified check or money order covering fees, to:

Montgomery County Marriage License Bureau
41 North Perry Street
2nd Floor
Dayton, OH 45422-2155
Phone: (937) 225-4640
Fax: (937) 496-3181

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Dayton?

All marriage records in Dayton are considered public.

Where and How to Find Dayton Birth Records?

The PHDMC keeps records of births in Dayton from 1908 to date. Persons that want to get copies of Dayton birth records from 1867 to 1908, call Montgomery County Archives at (937) 225-6366. Requests for Dayton birth certificates in the custody of the PHDMC are made in person, by telephone, or by mail. To make a phone request, call the office at (937) 496-3114. To make an in-person or mail request, a requester should submit or send a request with the following information:

• The date of the request
• The full name of record owner (with the last name being in caps), including nicknames and alternate spellings
• Sex
• Date of birth
• Place of birth (city or town, county, state, and name of the hospital/location, if known)
• The mother’s maiden name
• The father’s name
• The relationship of the requester to party
• The purpose of the request
• The requester’s name, address, and signature

Submit or send this information with a self-addressed envelope and payment in-person or by mail to:

Reibold Building – 1st Floor
117 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45422

For in-person requests, the office opens between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Friday, it opens between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A certified copy of a Dayton birth record costs $22. Requesters should make checks or money order payments to the Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County. There is an additional sub charge of $2.50 for credit card payments.

Where and How to Find Dayton Death Records?

The PHDMC has copies of Dayton death records from 1908 to date in its custody. Call the Montgomery County Archives at (937) 225-6366 to get copies of Dayton death records from 1867 to 1908. To obtain Dayton death records, interested persons can make telephone, in-person, or mail requests. For telephone requests, call the office at (937) 496-3114.

For mail or in-person requests, a written request with the following information should be made:

• The date of the request
• The full name of the deceased person (with the last name being in caps), including nicknames and alternate spellings
• Sex
• Date of birth
• Place of birth (city or town, county, state, and name of the hospital/location, if known)
• The mother’s maiden name
• The father’s name
• The relationship of the requester to the deceased person or the record
• The purpose of the request
• The requester’s name, address, and signature

Requesters should submit or send the written request with a self-addressed envelope and payment in-person or by mail to:

Reibold Building – 1st Floor
117 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45422

For requesters making in-person requests, the office opens between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Friday, it opens between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A certified copy of a Dayton death certificate costs $22. Requesters should make checks or money order payments to the Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County. There is an additional sub charge of $2.50 for credit card payments.