What are Seneca County Arrest Records?
Seneca County arrest records are documents that contain the arrest activities and histories of individuals. To obtain annual arrests statistics for Seneca County, interested parties may visit the Crime Statistics and Crime Reports Website maintained by the Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS). These reports contain information on adult and juvenile arrest numbers for a certain year.
Crime Statistics
The OCJS maintains crime statistics for counties in the state, including Seneca County. In 2017, 799 crimes were reported by law enforcement in the county. These included 2 murders, 7 rapes, 48 robberies, 12 aggravated assaults, 144 burglaries, 482 larcenies, 4 motor vehicle thefts, and 1 arson. Compared to the report in 2012, these numbers represent a considerable increase in crimes in the county by 65.77%. Larceny remained the highest reported crime in Seneca County. Although there was an overall accretion, 2 of 8 crimes subtly declined. Crimes that increased included rape (133.33%), robbery (1100%), aggravated assault (50%), and larceny (74.01%). The 3 crimes that decreased included burglary, (-20.97%), and motor vehicle theft (-50%). Arson’s crime numbers neither rose or fell.
What are Seneca County Criminal Records?
Seneca County criminal records are documents that show the criminal histories, arrests, and convictions of individuals. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) serves as the primary repository for obtaining criminal record checks in the State of Ohio.
How Do I Get Seneca County Criminal Records?
Individuals and qualified organizations may obtain records through the BCI by request. Submitted applications should include the subject’s full name, exact and valid address, complete set of fingerprints, and signature/signed consent to either of the addresses below. Some locations require the requester to schedule an appointment beforehand or call ahead. All Seneca County locations provide BCI & FBI record checks and costs may vary, ranging from $30 to $35 for either BCI/FBI requests and $60 for both.
Hopewell-Loudon School
290 North County Road 7
Bascom OH 44809
Phone: (419) 937-2216
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(By appointment only)
CASA of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Co
21 Court Street
Tiffin OH 44883
Phone: (419) 448-1442
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(By appointment only)
(ADA Accessible)
North Central Ohio ESC
928 W Market Street, Suite A
Tiffin OH 44883
Phone: (419) 447-2927
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Elmwood at the Showhan, LTD
54 South Washington Street
Tiffin OH 44883
Phone: (419) 447-6885
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Call ahead)
Fostoria City Schools
1001 Park Avenue
Fostoria OH 44830
Phone: (419) 435-8163
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Note: This location is closed on Fridays in June & July
Individuals in Seneca County may alternatively, visit one of the following BCI locations below:
BCI London
1560 State Route 56 SW
London, Ohio 43140
BCI Bowling Green
750 North College Drive
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
BCI Richfield
4055 Highlander Parkway
Richfield, Ohio 44286
BCI Youngstown
20 West Federal Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Applicants may also place calls to the BCI on (877) 224-0043 for inquiries.
How To Find Seneca County Sex Offender Information
Interested parties may find information on Seneca County tier 1, II, and III sex offenders using the Electronic Sex Offender Registration Network (eSORN) Registry. This service is maintained by the sheriff’s office. Parties may search for an offender by name, phone number, internet name or email, area, and city and sign up for email alerts. These alerts help the signees to know when a sex offender moves close to their residences. More information about sex offenders in the county may be obtained by contacting the Sex Offender Registration Division during working hours, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (419) 448-5749.
Interested parties may obtain information on juvenile sex offenders by contacting the sheriff’s office at the address below. Come with a completed Public Records Request Form.
3040 South State Route 100
Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Phone: (419) 447-3456
Fax: (419) 447-5746
How do I Visit an Inmate in Seneca County Jail?
The Corrections Division of the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office runs the Seneca County jail located 3040 South State Route 100, Tiffin, Ohio 44883. Its contact number is (419) 448-5074. To visit an inmate, fill the Request for Visitation Form. The visitation day for the jail is on Sundays only between 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for males, and 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m and 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m for females. Visitors may look up Jail Visitation Procedures on the jail’s website to know the visitation rules and regulations.
Where And How To Find Seneca County Inmate Information
Friends and family may obtain inmate information by contacting the jail on (419) 448-5074 to make inquiries.
What are Seneca County Court Records?
Seneca County court records are the official documents of the court containing court proceedings of cases handled by courts in the county. The Seneca County Clerk of Courts acts as the records custodian in the county. Records are available at the clerk’s office at the address below from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m, Monday to Friday. Applicants are required to come with a completed Public Records Request Form to obtain open court records. The cost of copies varies based on the request.
117 East Market Street
Suite 4101
Tiffin, Ohio
Phone: (419) 447-0671
Fax: (419) 443-7919
Interested parties may also search for cases using the Seneca County Clerk of Courts Search Website and entering the subject’s first and last name, and the case name, case number, or attorney’s details (name and number). To view court records of the Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court, members of the public may search the Records Search provided by the court. The Probate Court maintains the Records Search website. Individuals can search and view probate court records on this site.
Location of all Courts in Seneca County
There is a Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile and Probate Court, a Municipal Court in Seneca County, and 4 Mayor’s Courts. The Municipal Court has two locations; one in Fostoria and the other in Tiffin. Below are the addresses and contact numbers of the courts.
Seneca County Court of Common Pleas
117 East Market Street
Suite 4101
Tiffin, Ohio
Phone: (419) 447-0671
Fax: (419) 443-7919
Seneca County Juvenile and Probate Court
108 Jefferson Street
Tiffin, OH 44883
Phone: (419) 447-4912 (Juvenile)
Phone: (419) 447-3121 (Probate)
Fax: (419) 448-5060 (Juvenile)
Fax: ((419) 447-1167(Probate)
Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court
213 South Main Street
P.O. Box 985
Fostoria, OH 44830
Phone: (419) 435-8139
Fax: (419) 435-1150
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court
51 East Market Street
P.O. Box 694
Tiffin, OH 44883
Phone: (419) 448-5411
Fax: (419) 448-5419
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bettsville Mayor’s Court
308 Emma Street
Bettsville, OH 44815
Phone: (419) 986-5748
Bloomville Mayor’s Court
10 Beeghly Avenue
Bloomville, OH 44818
Phone: (419) 983-4745
Green Springs Mayor’s Court
120 Catherine Street
Green Springs, OH 44836
Phone: (419) 639-2123
Republic Mayor’s Court
219 Washington Street
Republic, OH 44867
Phone: (419) 585-5981
What are Seneca County Vital Records
Seneca County’s vital records are the official documents of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces that occurred within Seneca County. The Clerk of Courts maintains divorce records. Marriage records can be found at the Probate Court. The Seneca County Health Department maintains birth and death records dated after 1909. The Probate Court also maintains an online repository to search and view birth and death records prior to 1909.
Where And How To Get Seneca County Divorce Records
Interested parties may obtain Seneca County divorce records from the Clerk of Courts at the following address:
Seneca County Clerk of Courts
Seneca County Court of Common Pleas
117 East Market Street
Suite 4101
Tiffin, Ohio
Phone: (419) 447-0671
Fax: (419) 443-7919
Where And How To Get Seneca County Marriage Records
Requesters seeking Seneca County marriage records may contact the Probate Court at the following address:
Seneca County Probate Court
108 Jefferson Street
Tiffin, OH 44883
Phone: (419) 447-3121
Fax: ((419) 447-1167
Where And How To Get Seneca County Birth Records
The Seneca County Health Department issues certified copies of birth certificates from 1909 to date. Interested parties may order by mail or in-person. It costs $25 per copy payable by cash, check, money order, or credit card. In-person orders may be made to the following address:
Vital Statistics
Seneca County General Health District
71 South Washington Street
Suite 1102
Tiffin, OH 44881
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mail orders require the applicant to complete a Birth Certificate Request Form, include the relevant fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope, and mail all to the address below:
Vital Statistics
Seneca County General Health District
71 South Washington Street
Suite 1102
Tiffin, OH 44881
Processing times include 15 minutes for walk-in requests and 7 to 10 business days for mail requests.
Applicants who want to obtain records prior to this date may search the Records Search website provided by the Probate Court. To search on this website, applicants must enter the following information about the subject of the record:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Parents’ names (including the mother’s maiden name)
Where And How To Get Seneca County Death Records
Individuals may request Seneca County death records after 1909 in person or via mail through the Seneca County Health Department. It cost $25 per copy. This fee may be paid with cash, check, money order, or credit card. It takes 15 minutes to obtain a certificate if the request is made in person and 7 to 10 business days if it is a mail request. Applicants may visit or mail the address below to obtain copies. In-person requests should be made within business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.:
Vital Statistics
Seneca County General Health District
71 South Washington Street
Suite 1102
Tiffin, OH 44881
Applicants who want to order by mail are required to complete a Death Certificate Request Form and mail this form. along with the applicable fee(s) and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address above.
The Probate Court maintains the Records Search, a website where interested parties may search and obtain death records prior to 1909. Requesters must provide the following information about the decedent:
- Full name
- Date of death
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
