Butler County Court of Common Pleas Case Search

To find Butler County’s Court of Common Pleas records, inquirers may contact the clerk of court’s office. The clerk of court creates and keeps records of all case activities and related data filed during a court case. In addition, the clerk may disclose the records upon requests from public members.

In some instances, they may redact or withhold portions of court records from the general public. The exempted record typically contains information that may jeopardize the privacy or safety of concerned persons or entities. Only legally authorized parties, like the case party and their representative, can access confidential or exempted court documents.

Note: Public members may search for court records to obtain information about case events and to conduct legal research.

What Kinds of Cases Are Heard in the Butler Court of Common Pleas?

In Butler County, the Court of Common Pleas hears most filed cases. The court may have exclusive or shared judicial authority over certain cases. Here is an overview of cases under the court’s judicial authority.

The Court of Common Pleas has divisions for handling specific case types. For instance, the Court of Common Pleas in the Juvenile Justice Center only oversees juvenile-related court cases.

Butler County Court of Common Pleas

The Butler County Court of Common Pleas has a trial-level judicial authority over all civil and criminal cases. However, the court only hears cases that meet a specific financial threshold or penalty. For example, the court will only hear civil disputes in which the contested amount is $25,000.

The court’s jurisdiction also covers family law, probate, and mental health cases. In some instances, the Court of Common Pleas will hear appeals concerning decisions of state administrative agencies.

Local residents may use the court to settle claims, resolve civil disputes, get justice, and document vital events like marriage and divorce. That being said, residents can file cases with the court at these locations:

Courts of Common Pleas in Butler County

Butler County Court of Common Pleas - General and Domestic Relations Divisions

Government Services Center
315 High Street
5th Floor
Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: (513) 887-3278
Fax: (513) 887-3966

Butler County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Court

Juvenile Justice Center
280 North Fair Avenue
Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: (513) 887-3317
Fax: (513) 887-3698

Butler County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Court

Historic Butler County Courthouse
101 High Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: (513) 887-3294

Butler County Case Lookup

Public members can look up Butler County case records via the following options:

Online search for court records through official databases

The Butler County Clerk of Courts maintains an online case search platform for all county case events. To view records on the platform, inquirers must first choose a search option before providing relevant search information. The platform offers different search options, such as search by case party name, number, and type.

Walk-in requests for court records

To obtain Butler County court records, inquirers may visit the clerk of court’s office at:

Legal Office
315 High Street
5th Floor
Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: (513) 887-3278
Fax: (513) 887-3966

In-person requesters must provide the court clerk’s office with case identifiers, like the case party's name and number. The clerk charges $0.1 and $2 per photocopied and certified page, respectively.

Note: The court clerk may attend to in-person requests on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mail-in requests for court records

Interested parties can submit mail requests for court records to the clerk of courts at:

Government Services Center
315 High Street
5th Floor
Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: (513) 887-3278
Fax: (513) 887-3966
Email: clerkmail@bcohio.gov

The request must include a completed request form along with the required fee. Photocopies and certified court documents are $0.1 and $2 per page, respectively. Inquirers must pay an additional $6 for an authenticated copy.

Note: the court clerk will request a valid ID if the required court document is classified as exempt under state statutes.

Butler Court of Common Pleas Case Search by Name

In Butler County, the Clerk of Courts allows online or offline name-based inquiries for Court of Common Pleas records. For online name-based inquiry, record seekers must follow these steps:

1. Visit the Clerk of Court’s online case search platform.
2. Input the Captcha and click on "I Agree" to access the platform.
3. Choose the "Name" tab and fill in the required information.
4. Click on "Search" to generate search results.

Alternatively, you can name-search court records by making a request in person at the clerk of court’s physical location at:

Legal Office
315 High Street
5th Floor
Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: (513) 887-3278
Fax: (513) 887-3966

The clerk will charge fees for producing copies of the requested documents. The clerk may also request additional information to locate the record easily.

Note: Name-based searches may bring up inaccurate search results. There are instances when the search will retrieve information about other case parties. However, you can fine-tune the search result by using more precise search options like case number and type searches.

Butler Court of Common Pleas Docket Search

Court dockets are summaries of events that occurred in a court case. They typically provide information on filed documents, case parties, attorneys, court dates, the presiding judge, and court orders.

Public members can locate Butler County Court of Common Pleas dockets by using the clerk of court’s online search platform. Inquirers must select a preferred search option and provide the required data to view records on the platform.

Alternatively, inquirers can submit a request for a court docket via walk-in or mail request to:

315 High Street
5th Floor
Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: (513) 887-3278
Fax: (513) 887-3966

The request must include a completed record request form along with the required fees.

Court docket searches are important for various reasons, including staying updated about court events and for legal research.

Lookup Butler County Court of Common Pleas Online

The Butler County Clerk of Courts has an online case search platform that offers public access to Court of Common Pleas records. Inquirers must input relevant information and click "Search" to view records on the platform.

In contrast, Ohiocourtrecords.us and other third-party search platforms contain Butler County’s Court of Common Pleas records. Such platforms are typically easy to use and do not restrict out-of-county users from accessing them. In addition, the platforms may allow free download of court documents. However, these sites operate independently of government agencies and cannot, therefore, guarantee accurate, updated, or complete information. Users should verify documents they source from non-official repositories for authenticity and accuracy.

Supreme Court vs. Court of Common Pleas

The Ohio Supreme Court differs from the Court of Common Pleas in terms of hierarchy, jurisdiction, and function. Based on hierarchy, the Supreme Court has the highest judicial authority; its authority supersedes the appellate and trial courts. In contrast, the Court of Common Pleas is the highest trial court with a countywide jurisdiction over most court cases.

The Supreme Court’s functions include hearing appeals from the Ohio District Court of Appeals and interpreting the state’s laws. In addition, the court dictates the code of conduct for the judicial system. In contrast, the Court of Common Pleas has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases and may review appeals from state administrative agencies.