Brown County Court Records

Brown County court records are compilations of documents relating to criminal and civil trials within the Brown County Common Pleas, Municipal, and Mayor's Courts. Court records are crucial for the smooth running of any judicial system: they ensure accountability, fairness, and equity of the judicial process.

In Brown County, court records consist of Brown County arrest records and other documents on criminal and civil trials within Brown County courts; these documents are a collection of information and documents including:

• Case numbers
• Names of the involved parties
• Complaints/Petitions
• Docket entries
• Summons
• Pleadings
• Evidence/Exhibits
• Judgments and Orders
• Trial transcripts
• Appellate documents.

Are Court Records Public in Brown County?

Yes, per Section 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code, court records are public in Brown County. However, the public cannot access Brown County court records if such actions violate fundamental rights. For instance, federal and Ohio privacy and confidentiality laws do not permit public access to juvenile records, sealed records, and documents relating to some family law trials.

Brown County Court Records Search

Brown County court records search depends on the availability of the documents online. Some Brown County court records are accessible online through the Brown County Clerk of Courts Records Search Portal. However, Brown County court records that are unavailable online may require in-person visits to the Brown County Clerk of Courts Offices during business hours. Also, record seekers may search Brown County court records online through third-party databases like Ohiocourtrecords.us.

Brown County Courts

The Brown County court system comprises the Common Pleas, Municipal, and Mayor's Courts. The Common Pleas Courts exercise general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. However, the Brown County Common Pleas Courts handle cases beyond the authority of the Brown County Municipal and Mayor's Courts.

The Brown Municipal and Mayor's Courts handle some civil and criminal cases.

The list below is the contact information of the various Brown County courts:

Brown County Court of Common Pleas - General and Domestic Relations Divisions
Brown County Courthouse
101 S Main St
Georgetown, OH 45121
Phone: (937) 378-4101
Fax: (937) 378-4212

Brown County Court of Common Pleas - Probate and Juvenile Divisions
510 East State Street
Suite 1
Georgetown, OH 45121
Phone: (937) 378-6726 (Juvenile)
Phone: (937) 378-6549 (Probate)
Fax: (937) 378-4729

Brown County Municipal Court
770 Mount Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
Phone: (937) 378-6358
Fax: (937) 378-2462

Aberdeen Mayor's Court
Municipal Building
104 East Market Street
Aberdeen, OH 45101
Phone: (937) 378-6358

Fayetteville Mayor's Court
81 W Pike St
P.O. Box 17
Fayetteville, OH 45118
Phone: (513) 875-3251

Georgetown Mayor's Court
301 South Main Street
Georgetown, OH 45121
Phone: (937) 378-6395
Fax: (937) 378-4505

Higginsport Mayor's Court
204 Jackson Street
P.O. Box 121
Higginsport, OH 45131
Phone: (937) 375-4115

Mount Orab Mayor's Court
211 South High Street
P.O. Box 466
Mount Orab, OH 45154
Phone: (937) 444-2281
Email: shawna.durham@mtoraboh.us

Ripley Mayor's Court
123 Waterworks Road
P.O. Box 219
Ripley, OH 45167
Phone: (937) 392-4156
Email: amber@villageofripley.com

Russellville Mayor's Court
203 East Main St
Russellville, OH 45168
Phone: (937) 377-9129

Sardinia Mayor's Court
151 Maple Avenue
Sardinia, OH 45171
Phone: (937) 446-3807

Brown County Criminal and Civil Records

Criminal and civil court documents refer to case files on criminal and civil trials. In Brown County, criminal records include Brown County arrest records and other documents relating to the prosecution, conviction, and incarceration of individuals for criminal activities within the Brown County Common Pleas, Municipal, and Mayor's Courts.

Brown County civil court records are civil court records refer to case files on non-criminal cases; these include documents relating to:

• Personal injury claims
• Contract disputes
• Property-related cases
• Small claims
• Business Litigation
• Landlord-tenant disagreements.

Individuals seeking access to Brown County civil or criminal court records should:

• Log into the Brown County Clerk of Courts Records Search Portal and search for Common Pleas Courts criminal or civil court records by names, case numbers, and filing and hearing dates
• Log in to the Brown County Municipal Court Records Search Portal and use the search tools to look for court records
• Submit a formal request through the Brown County Clerk of Courts Office at:

101 South Main Street
Georgetown, OH 45121

• Search online for Brown County criminal or civil court case documents through third-party websites.

Requesters should note that not all Brown County court records are publicly accessible; there may be restrictions or redactions for privacy or confidentiality reasons.

Brown County Marriage Records

Per Ohio laws, Brown County marriage records are public. However, only the record owners, their immediate families, and authorized individuals may access certified copies of Brown County marriage certificates. In Ohio, the Probate Courts are the custodians of marriage records. Individuals seeking access to Brown County marriage records should call, fax, or visit the Brown County Probate Court at:

510 East State Street
Georgetown, OH 45121
Phone: (937) 378-6549

Brown County Divorce Records

Brown County divorce records are publicly accessible documents. Nonetheless, only the parties involved in the divorce, their attorneys, entities with documented legal reasons, and persons with judicial orders may obtain certified copies of Brown County divorce certificates. Furthermore, they may be redactions from publicly accessible Brown County divorce records. For instance, information on child custody agreements, financial details, and Social Security Numbers are not open to public scrutiny.

Interested persons may access Brown County divorce records online through the Brown County Clerk of Courts Records Search Portal. Alternatively, if the divorce records are not accessible online, record seekers should visit the Brown County Clerk of Courts Office and request to access Brown County divorce records.

Brown Birth Records

In Brown County and other parts of Ohio, there is a time restriction on public access to birth records. Brown County birth records less than 100 years old are not open to the public; these documents are accessible to their owners (if they are 18 years or older), parents/legal guardians, and authorized legal representatives.

Brown County birth records are personal and administrative documents: they are identifying documents and play crucial roles in citizenship, inheritance, and government benefit claims.

Eligible individuals seeking copies of Brown County birth certificates should visit the Ohio Department of Vital Statistics Online Certificates Application Page. Alternatively, order Brown County birth records through the Brown County Health Department at:

185 East State Street
Georgetown, OH 45121
Phone: (937) 378-6892

Inquirers should note that Accessing Brown County birth certificates and other Brown County Vital Records may involve fees.

Brown Death Records

Similar to birth records, there is a time restriction on public access to Brown County death records. Brown death records become public 50 years after the demise of the subjects of the documents; recent death records are confidential and only accessible to the immediate family members of the deceased, authorized legal representatives, and individuals with direct and tangible interests.

Brown County death records are significant for several reasons; they are crucial documents for claiming life insurance and Social Security benefits. Also, Brown County death records are data for government health policy formation and epidemiological research.

Individuals seeking access to Brown County death certificates should order them through the Ohio Department of Vital Statistics Online Certificates Application Page. Records seekers may also order Brown County death records through the Brown County Department of Health Office.

Brown County Probate Court Records

Brown County probate court records are a compilation of case files relating to the management and administration of estates within Brown County, OH.

Generally, probate court records include but are not limited to documents relating to guardianships, Will probates, trust administration, intestate successions, escheat partitions, and conservatorships. Individuals seeking access to Brown County probate records should call or visit the Brown County Probate Court clerk's office.

Brown County Property Records

Brown County probate records are public documents relating to real estate ownership and transactions within Brown County, OH. These documents contain publicly accessible property-related documents and information such as:

• Parcel Numbers
• Deeds
• Zoning Information
• Plat Maps
• Building Permits
• Property Tax Records
• Easements
• Liens and Encumbrances
• Property Sales Histories
• Mortgages.

The Brown County Auditor's Office and the Brown County Recorder's Office are the custodians of Brown County, OH property records. For information about property ownership and transactions within Brown County:

• Log into the Brown County Property Search Portal and use the online tools to search for property records
• Log into the Brown County Recorder's Documents Search Portal and search for land records
• Call or visit the Brown County Auditor or Recorder's Offices at the following addresses;

Brown County Auditor's Office
800 Mount Orab Pike
Suite 101
Georgetown, OH 45121
Phone: (937) 378-6672

Brown County Recorder's Office
800 Mount Orab Pike
Suite 205
Georgetown, OH 45121
Phone: (937) 378-6666

Brown County Court Records Online

Brown County court records are accessible online through the Brown County Clerk of Courts Records Search Portal. Third-party online resources may supplement the search for Brown County public records. Private online databases like ohiocourtrecords.us may also provide access to various Brown County court documents (including Brown County court records); these online resources offer advanced search tools and user-friendly interfaces for easy and fast access to documents and information. However, despite the advantages of third-party online resources, users should note that these platforms and the documents and information sourced from them may contain errors or inaccuracies.