Ashtabula County Court Records

Ashtabula County, Ohio court records document the proceedings and decisions of the court. Such records may contain case information, pleadings, motions, orders, judgments, hearings, proceedings, and docket entries. They may also include information from a range of cases such as criminal, civil, family, probate, and more. Court records are generally managed by the Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts.

Are Court Records Public in Ashtabula County?

Under the Ohio Open Records Law, Ashtabula County court records are considered public records. Hence, interested members of the public can view or inspect copies of court records from the respective custodian. However, certain court records or information may not be available for public inspection or viewing. Some examples include:

• 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;
• Juvenile records;
• Sealed or expunged records.

Ashtabula County Court Records Search

The Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts is the custodian of records of proceedings handled by the courts of the county. Interested persons can access court records by online search or mail, fax, or in person request. Online searches are done using the eAccess portal. The portal can be searched by name, case number, case type, ticket/citation number, and attorney.

To make a mail, fax, or in-person request, prepare a written request with information about the case (party name, case number, name of the exact document requested) and your contact information. The written request should be submitted with payment and a valid ID (for documents with sensitive information) to:

Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts
25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3716
Phone: (440) 576-3637
Fax: (440) 576-2819

It costs 25 cents per page to make copies. Certified copies cost $1, while authenticated or exemplified copies cost $6 per document. The acceptable payment includes credit card, check, or cash. There is a cost of postage charged for copies sent by mail.

For more information on court record requests, please call (440) 576-3716.

Ashtabula County Court Records Search by Name

You can search Ashtabula County Court Records by name online using the eAccess portal. You can also visit the clerk’s office at:

25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3716
Phone: (440) 576-3637

Ashtabula County Courts

Ashtabula County has one Court of Common Pleas (with three divisions - General, Juvenile, and Probate), two County Courts, two Municipal Courts, and three Mayor’s Courts. The Common Pleas Court has jurisdiction over adult civil actions, felony cases, domestic relations, and appeals from administrative agencies.

The County Courts have jurisdiction over traffic violations, misdemeanor cases, preliminary hearing of felony matters, small claims that do not exceed $6,000, civil actions where the disputed amount does not exceed $15,000, landlord tenant cases, replevin, trusteeship, and certain types of driver’s license suspension appeals.

The addresses and contact information of these courts are below:

Courts of Common Pleas in Ashtabula County
Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas
Ashtabula County Courthouse
25 W Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3637
Fax: (440) 576-2819

Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division
3816 Donahoe Drive
Ashtabula, OH 44004
Phone: (440) 994-6000
Fax: (440) 994-6020

Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division
Ashtabula County Courthouse
25 W Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3451
Fax: (440) 576-3633

County Courts in Ashtabula County
Ashtabula County Eastern County Court
Ashtabula County Courthouse
25 W Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3617
Fax: (440) 576-3441

Ashtabula County Western County Court
117 W Main Street
Geneva, OH 44041
Phone: (440) 466-1184
Fax: (440) 466-7171

Municipal Courts in Ashtabula County
Ashtabula Municipal Court
110 W 44th Street
Ashtabula, OH 44004
Phone: (440) 992-7149 (Civil)
Phone: (440) 992-7147 (Criminal)
Phone: (440) 992-7110 (Small Claims)
Phone: (440) 992-7112 (Traffic)
Fax: (440) 998-5786

Conneaut Municipal Court
290 Main Street
Conneaut, OH 44030
Phone: (440) 593-7410
Fax: (440) 593-6402

Mayor’s Courts in Ashtabula County
Andover Mayor’s Court
Andover Village Hall
134 Maple Avenue
P.O. Box 1267
Andover, OH 44003
Phone: (440) 293-4747
Fax: (440) 293-4878

Geneva-on-the-Lake Mayor’s Court
4929 S Warner Drive
Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041
Phone: (440) 466-8197
Fax: (440) 766-8911

North Kingsville Mayor’s Court
3541 E Center Street
P.O. Box 253
North Kingsville, OH 44068
Phone: (440) 224-0091

Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas Records

The Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court hears a wide range of cases, including adult civil actions, felony cases, domestic relations, and appeals from administrative agencies. The Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts records and keeps records of the court’s proceedings handled.

Residents can search records of the Court of Common Pleas online through the eAccess portal. The search options available include parties, case number, case type, ticket/citation number, and attorney.

Interested persons can request copies of court records by mail or fax, or in person request. A requester should make a written request containing details of the case (party name, case number, name of the exact document requested) and the requester’s contact information. Submit the written request with payment and a valid ID (for documents with sensitive information) to:

Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts
25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3716
Phone: (440) 576-3637
Fax: (440) 576-2819

Copies cost 25 cents per page, while certified copies are $1 each, and authenticated or exemplified copies cost $6 per document. Accepted payment methods include credit card, check, or cash. Additionally, postage costs apply to copies sent by mail.

For more details on requesting court records, please call (440) 576-3716.

Ashtabula County Criminal Records

Ashtabula County criminal records provide comprehensive information about the criminal activities of persons within the county. This information includes Ashtabula County arrest records, date of conviction, probation record, and incarceration information. By virtue of Ohio law, Ashtabula criminal records are not considered public records. The state law restricts access to criminal history information and the authorization for the release of their information.

Ohio has a central repository that maintains criminal records in the state, which is the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCI&I) located within the Office of Ohio’s Attorney General. The BCI&I administers the Computerized Criminal History Records service that allows individuals to order criminal history record checks online through a livescan or card scan. To get the computerized criminal records, applicants must submit some information about the document along with a $22 processing fee.

The information should include the approved signature of the record owners as well as personal details and fingerprints. The applicant should also know the name of the record owner, current address, and other identifying characteristics of the record owner. The processing fee, made payable to the ‘Treasurer of State of Ohio,’ can be in the form of a check, electronic payment, or money order. Electronic submissions should be sent to any of the BCI addresses below:

London BCI
1560 State Route 56 Southwest
London, OH 43140

Bowling Green BCI
750 North College Drive
Bowling Green, OH 43402

Richfield BCI
4055 Highlander Parkway
Richfield, OH 44286

Youngstown BCI
20 West Federal Street
Youngstown, OH 44503

Ashtabula County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Ashtabula County criminal court records can be searched online and gotten by mail or fax, or in person. They are maintained at the courthouse where the case was decided. To search criminal case information online, make use of the eAccess portal. It can be searched by name, case number, case type, ticket/citation number, and attorney.

To get copies of criminal court records, prepare a written request providing information about the case (the defendant name, case number, and case type) and your contact information. The request should be submitted with payment and a valid ID (for documents with sensitive information) to:

Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts
25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3716
Phone: (440) 576-3637
Fax: (440) 576-2819

Get Ashtabula County Civil Court Records

Ashtabula County civil court case records are available with the Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts. Requesters can obtain copies of civil court case records online or by mail or fax, or in person. Use the eAccess portal to search civil case information.

To make a mail or fax, or in person request, make a written request stating information about the case (parties, case number, name of the exact document requested) and your contact information. The written request, along with payment and a valid ID (for documents with sensitive information), should be submitted to:

Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts
25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3716
Phone: (440) 576-3637
Fax: (440) 576-2819

Ashtabula County Family Court Records

The Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas handles family law cases. These cases include divorce and dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, adoption, paternity, and domestic violence protection orders. Family court records in Ashtabula County are maintained by the Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts.

The Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts offers an online eAccess portal where requesters can search for case information. Copies of family court records may be obtained by mail, fax, or in person.

For mail and fax requests, prepare a written request providing information about the case (names of the parties, case number (if known), and specific documents requested) and your contact information. Send the written request along with the required payment and a valid ID (if requesting documents containing sensitive information) to:

Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts
25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3716
Phone: (440) 576-3637
Fax: (440) 576-2819

To make an in-person request, visit the Clerk of Courts office at the address provided above with your written request, payment, and a valid ID (if necessary).

Ashtabula County Marriage and Divorce Records

Ashtabula County divorce records are available at the Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts’ Office, while the Probate Division of the Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas maintains copies of Ashtabula County marriage records.

Residents can request an Ashtabula County divorce record by preparing a written request, including the petition date, the record file number, and the spouses’ names. Payment should be enclosed with the request and submitted by mail or fax, or in person to:

Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts
25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3716
Phone: (440) 576-3637
Fax: (440) 576-2819

It costs 25 cents per page for standard copies, certified copies are $1 each, and authenticated or exemplified copies cost $6 per document. The accepted payments are credit card, check, or cash. There are postage costs for copies sent by mail.

Ashtabula County marriage records can be obtained by making in-person, email, or fax requests. Interested persons can make requests for Ashtabula County marriage certificates by filling out the Marriage License Certified Copy Request form. The

Ashtabula County Probate Court
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
probate@ashtabulacounty.us
Phone: (440) 576-3451
Fax: (440) 576-3633

It costs $10 for a certified copy and $2 for each additional certified copy of the same record. The accepted payment methods include cash, money order, and credit and debit card.

Ashtabula Birth and Death Records

The Ashtabula County Health Department possesses copies of Ashtabula County birth records from 1908 and death records from 1954. Ashtabula County birth and death records are considered public records. Hence, any person with basic facts about a record can request a copy. Requesters can submit a mail request for Ashtabula County birth certificates or death records by filling out the appropriate form:

• Application for Certified Copies of Birth Records
• Application for Certified Copies of Death Records

The completed application should be mailed with fees ($25 per copy) and self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Ashtabula County Health Department
12 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-6010, extension 3

The Ohio Department of Health also disseminates copies of Ashtabula County birth records from 1908 and death records from 1964. Interested individuals can request birth and death records online or by mail. Online requests are made by using the Ohio Online Certificate Application. Requesters pay for online service with credit cards. These requests take a processing time of five business days.

To request Ashtabula County birth certificates or death records by mail, fill out the Application for Certified Copies form. The filled-out form and payment should be sent by mail to:

Ohio Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 15098
Columbus, OH 43215-0098

Make payment with checks and money orders. The Department of Health processes each request within four to six weeks.

Ashtabula County Probate Court Records

The Probate Division of the Court of Common Pleas handles probate matters in the county. These cases include administration of estate, guardianship, adoption, name changes, trusts, marriage licenses, and mental health. The division maintains copies of its records.

Persons interested in obtaining Ashtabula County probate court records should fill out the Case Search Request form. The filled out form should be submitted with payment in person, by email, or fax:

Ashtabula County Probate Court
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
probate@ashtabulacounty.us
Phone: (440) 576-3451
Fax: (440) 576-3633

Ashtabula County Property Records

The Ashtabula County Auditor maintains property records and provides a property search portal. This portal can be searched by address, owner, and parcel. Users can combine these search methods under the advanced search option, or carry out a map search. Interested persons can also request in-person, mail, email, or telephone requests for property records with the information provided below:

Ashtabula County Auditor
25 West Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3783
Phone: (440) 576-1437
Fax: (440) 576-3797
auditor@ashtabulacounty.us

The Ashtabula County Recorder maintains records of land records and provides online access to land records through the land records search portal. The portal can be searched by name, volume/page, document type, date range, historical indexes, etc. Residents can submit requests for land records to:

Ashtabula County Recorder
25 W. Jefferson Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3767
Fax: (440) 576-3231

It costs $2 per page for copies of records. For certified copies, it costs $2 per page plus a $1 certification fee.

Ashtabula County Court Records Online

The Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts serves as the general custodian of records of proceedings handled by the courts of the county. Interested persons can access court records by online search or mail, fax, or in person request. Alternatively, third-party online resources like Ohiocourtrecords.us may provide convenient access to Ashtabula County court records, offering the advantage of flexible accessibility. Users can search for records quickly and efficiently, saving time compared to traditional methods of requesting records in person or via mail. However, these platforms may have limitations such as incomplete or outdated information, as they rely on data updates from official sources.