Crime Numbers
The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services provides annual crime statistics in all counties of the state. In 2017, Muskingum County recorded 163 violent crimes, 2129 property crimes, 58 rapes, 31 Robbery, 74 aggravated assault, 448 Burglary, 1561 larceny, 120 motor vehicle theft, and 20 arsons. Compared to the crime statistics of 2013, the county recorded an increase in property crime (2%), rape (23%), aggravated assault (9%), motor vehicle theft (22%), arson (11%). However, there was a decrease in murder (200%), robbery (33), burglary (24%), and larceny (26%). The number of violent crimes remained the same.
How to Find Muskingum County Criminal Records
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) maintains the Computerized Criminal History Records service, which allows individuals to request criminal history record checks online, through livescan, or card scan.
To request for a criminal history record check through card scan, submit a complete set of the fingerprints of the person whose records are requested. The request must be attached with the signed consent of the person (whether personal request or for employment purpose). The requester must also present a valid photo ID.
The BCI charges $22 for each criminal history record check. Acceptable payment options are credit/debit cards, business check, or money order, payable to the "Treasurer of State of Ohio." The request should be submitted to any of these BCI locations:
BCI London
1560 State Route 56 SW
London, OH 43140
BCI Bowling Green
750 North College Drive
Bowling Green, OH 43402
BCI Richfield
4055 Highlander Parkway
Richfield, OH 44286
BCI Youngstown
20 W. Federal Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
How to Find Muskingum County Sex Offender Information
The Muskingum County Sheriff Office maintains the Sex Offender Locator website. Members of the public can search for sex offenders on the website by their names, addresses, internet names, emails, and phone numbers.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Muskingum County Jail?
Muskingum County Jail operates two types of visitations: Onsite and Offsite. The onsite visitation is carried out by using a video terminal available in the lobby of the Muskingum County Jail. An account will first be created online, after which a visit is scheduled at no cost. Visitors can also schedule visits through “The Visitor” visitation system. This affords professionals, friends, and family the control to both schedule and conduct visits at their convenience. The Muskingum County Sheriff Office maintains the Muskingum County Jail.
How to Find Inmate Information
The Muskingum Sheriff’s Office maintains an inmate registry that contains the names, age, gender, and booking date of inmates. This registry, which is always updated every day, can only be accessed with a device that has a pdf reader application.
On the other hand, the offsite visitation involves calling the inmate from the visitor’s computer or android device. This service costs $7.50.
Muskingum County Jail
Prison in Zanesville, Ohio
Address: 28 N 4th St,
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-7133
There are seven police departments in Muskingum County, Ohio located at:
Muskingum County Sheriff's Office
1840 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-3637
Dresden Police Department
18 W 9th St
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-4231
Frazeysburg Police Department
7 2nd St
Frazeysburg, OH 43822
(740) 828-2911
Muskingum County Sheriff
28 N 4th St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-3637
New Concord Police Department
2 W Main St
New Concord, OH 43762
(740) 826-7616
Roseville Police Department
107 N Main St
Roseville, OH 43777
(740) 697-7315
South Zanesville Police Department
24 E Main St
South Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0626
Zanesville Police Department
332 South St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-0700
How to Find Court records
The Muskingum County Clerk of Courts Office maintains court records in the county. It is possible to search for records from October 1994 through its Online Records System. Alternatively, requesters can access court records in-person by visiting the Clerk of Courts Office at any of these addresses:
401 Main Street, Zanesville
Ohio, 43701
(740) 455-7104
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Or
22 North Fifth Street
Zanesville, OH, 43701
(740) 455-7104
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Muskingum has three Courts of Common Pleas, one County Court, one Municipal Court, and five Mayor’s Court. These are their names and locations:
Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas - Domestic Relations Division
22 N 5th St
Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: (740) 455-7898
Fax: (740) 455-7198
Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas - General Division
Muskingum County Courthouse
401 Main St
Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: (740) 455-7104
Fax: (740) 455-8245
Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division
Muskingum County Courthouse
401 Main St
Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: (740) 455-7113
Fax: (740) 455-7173
Muskingum County Court
Law Administration Building
27 N 5th St
Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: (740) 455-7138
Fax: (740) 455-7157
Zanesville Municipal Court
332 South St
P.O. Box 566, Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: (740) 454-3260
Fax: (740) 455-0739
Dresden Mayor's Court
Municipal Building
904 Chestnut St
P.O. Box 539, Dresden, OH 43821
Phone: (740) 754-3151
Fax: (740) 754-4005
Frazeysburg Mayor's Court
29 N State St
P.O. Box 160, Frazeysburg, OH 43822
Phone: (740) 828-2901
Fax: (740) 828-2913
New Concord Magistrate's Court
2 W Main St
New Concord, OH 43762
Phone: (740) 826-7671 ext. 104
Fax: (740) 826-7617
Roseville Mayor's Court
107 N Main St
Roseville, OH 43777
Phone: (740) 697-7782
Fax: (740) 697-0064
South Zanesville Mayor's Court
24 E Main St
South Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: (740) 454-0492
Where and How to Get Muskingum County Divorce Records
The Muskingum County Clerk of Courts Office maintains divorce records of divorces that were finalized in the county. To obtain a Muskingum divorce certificate, contact the Clerk of Courts at:
Muskingum County Clerk of Courts
Domestic Relations
22 N 5th Street
Zanesville
Ohio 43701
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where and How to Get Muskingum County Marriage Records
The Muskingum County Probate Court maintains all marriage records of marriages that were contracted in the County. To obtain a certified copy of a Muskingum marriage certificate, contact the probate court via email on probate@muskingumcounty.org.
Where and How to Get Muskingum County Birth Records
The Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department (ZMCHD) maintains birth records of all births that occurred in Muskingum County from 1908 to date. There are four possible ways to obtain a Muskingum County birth certificate: online, in-person, by mail, and through the Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics.
To order for a certified copy of a birth certificate online, visit the ZMCHD website. The ZMCHD charges $22 for each copy of a birth certificate requested. Acceptable payment options are Mastercard, Discover, and Visa.
For in-person requests, download, print, and complete the ZMCHD Vital Statistics Records Request form. The ZMCHD charges $22 for each certified copy of a birth certificate. The acceptable payment options are cash, check, money order, and credit/debit cards. Requesters must submit the completed request form and the applicable fee in person to:
ZMCHD Office
205 N. 7th Street
Zanesville OH 43701
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
To order for a certified copy of a Muskingum birth certificate by mail, complete the ZMCHD Vital Statistics Records Request form. The ZMCHD charges $22 for each certified copy ordered. The ZMCHD also charges $0.50 as a postage fee for 1 - 2 copies of birth certificates, and $0.71 for 3 - 4 copies of birth certificates ordered. The fee must be a money order payable to the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department. Mail the completed form and applicable fee to:
ZMCHD Office
205 N. 7th Street
Zanesville OH 43701
For birth certificates of events that occurred from 1867 to 1908, Call 740-455-7113, e-mail probate@muskingumcounty.org, or visit the Muskingum County Probate Court, Courthouse, Zanesville, OH 43701.
The Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department (ZMCHD) maintains death records of all deaths that occurred in Muskingum County from 1908 to date. It is possible to obtain a Muskingum County death certificate online, in-person, by mail, and on the Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics website. To obtain a certified copy of a death certificate online, visit the ZMCHD website. The ZMCHD charges $22 for each copy of a death certificate requested. The only acceptable payment options are Discover, Mastercard, and Visa card
To order a certified copy of a death certificate in person, complete the ZMCHD Vital Statistics Records Request form. The ZMCHD charges $22 for each certified copy of a death certificate. The acceptable payment options are money order, cash, check, and credit/debit cards. Submit the completed request form and the applicable fee in person to:
ZMCHD Office
205 N. 7th Street
Zanesville OH 43701
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For mail requests, complete the ZMCHD Vital Statistics Records Request form. The ZMCHD charges $22 for each certified copy ordered. The ZMCHD also charges $0.50 as postage for 1 - 2 copies of death certificates, and $0.71 for 3 - 4 copies of death certificates ordered. The fee must be a money order payable to the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department. Mail the completed form and applicable fee to:
ZMCHD Office
205 N. 7th Street
Zanesville OH 43701
For death certificates of events that occurred from 1867 to 1908, Call 740-455-7113, e-mail probate@muskingumcounty.org, or visit the Muskingum County Probate Court, Courthouse, Zanesville, OH 43701.
