Carroll County Court Records

Carroll County court records are the official documents created, filed, and preserved by the county's judiciary for every case it handles. They capture the full procedural history of each matter—from the initial complaint or indictment through motions, orders, trial transcripts, and the final verdict. A typical record lists the parties' names, case number, presiding judge, key filing dates, ultimate disposition, and the pleadings that outline each side's arguments.

Rich in detail, these records let attorneys, researchers, and interested residents examine why a case was opened, track its progress, and understand the legal reasoning behind the outcome. Whether reviewing an indictment to learn the basis of a criminal charge or studying pleadings to compare competing claims, users rely on Carroll County court records as an authoritative window into the county's judicial proceedings.

Are Court Records Public in Carroll County?

Yes. Per Ohio's Public Records Act, codified in Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, the general public can access records held by public offices, such as courts and government agencies. Thus, anyone can access Carroll County court records by querying the official custodians of these records.

Notwithstanding, certain records and information may be exempt from disclosure under Ohio's Public Records Act. These include, but are not limited to:

• Medical records
• Mental commitments
• Adoption proceedings
• Some juvenile records
• Trial preparation records
• Adult protective services documents
• Records whose release is prohibited by state or federal law
• Individual personal information outlined in court records, such as Social Security and state or federal tax identification numbers.

Carroll County Court Records Search

In Carroll County, interested persons can conduct court records searches in person at the County Clerk of Court's office and remotely through online resources provided by the clerk. They may also use third-party online resources to conduct court record searches especially if the search may be across multiple jurisdictions.

Carroll County Courts

The Carroll County court system consists of three types of courts: a Common Pleas Court, Juvenile/Probate Court, and Municipal Court, each with varying jurisdictions over legal matters and cases in the county. For instance, the Common Pleas Court has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, divorce, dissolution, child custody, child support, and complex civil litigation. Meanwhile, the Municipal Court handles criminal cases punishable by up to six (6) months of incarceration or a maximum fine of $1,000, along with civil cases where the amount in dispute is less than $15,000. Below are the addresses and contact information of all courts in Carroll County:

Carroll County Court of Common Pleas - General and Trial Division
Carroll County Courthouse
119 S Lisbon St,
Suite 400,
Carrollton, OH 44615
Phone: (330) 627-2450
Fax: (330) 627-0985

Carroll County Juvenile/Probate Court
Carroll County Courthouse
119 S Lisbon St,
Suite 202,
Carrollton, OH 44615
Phone: (330) 627-2323
Fax: (330) 627-6004

Carroll County Municipal Court
Carroll County Courthouse
119 S Lisbon St,
Suite 301,
Carrollton, OH 44615
Phone: (330) 627-5049
Fax: (330) 627-3662

Carroll County Criminal and Civil Records

Carroll County criminal records are official documentation of an individual's local criminal history. They include, but are not limited to, Carroll County arrest records, charges, and convictions. These records are generated by local criminal justice agencies, such as law enforcement agencies and courts, and they detail an individual's interactions with the county criminal justice system. Additionally, these agencies report most criminal records they generate to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), Ohio's central repository for criminal records.

Generally, interested individuals can obtain Carroll criminal records by requesting background checks through Carroll County's Sheriff's Office or the county Clerk of Courts' office.

Carroll County's Sheriff's Office

Record seekers can request local background checks on themselves through the Carroll County Sheriff's Office using the Background Check Via Electronic Fingerprinting Request Form. To facilitate requests, requesters must have their fingerprints taken electronically for a fee that generally varies based on the type of background check. Fingerprinting costs $30.00 for a BCI criminal record check, $40.00 for an FBI criminal record check, and $70.00 for a combination of BCI and FBI checks. In addition to the electronic fingerprint fee, there is a general fee of $2.00 for local background checks. Note that fingerprinting is strictly by appointment. Applicants may schedule appointments by calling (330) 627-2141, option 2. On the day of their appointment, requesters are expected to bring the exact dollar amount for the appropriate fees, a photo ID, and the completed Background Check Via ElectronicFingerprinting Request Form.

Carroll County Clerk of Court's office

Interested individuals may conduct a criminal background check at the Carroll County Clerk of Courts' office by visiting during business hours (Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm). Public computer terminals are available in the office that individuals can use to conduct criminal background checks.

On the other hand, the Carroll County Clerk of Courts office serves as the custodian of court records of criminal and civil cases heard by the Common Pleas Court. Record seekers can access these records online, provided they are public, through the Clerk's eAccess website, which includes records dating back to March 2000. Alternatively, they can visit the Clerk of Courts' office during business hours to access physical records. Interested individuals can also request copies of documents at a rate of $0.25 per page. The Carroll County Clerk of Courts office is located at:

119 South Lisbon Street,
Courthouse Ste. 401,
Carrollton OH 44615

For civil and criminal cases handled by the Carroll County Municipal Court, record seekers can utilize the court's Record Search portal to access case records. Alternatively, they can visit the court to request records in person.

Carroll County Marriage Records

In Carroll County, marriage records are maintained by the Juvenile/Probate Court. Therefore, record seekers can obtain Carroll County marriage records through the Juvenile/Probate Court. These records are subject to Ohio's Public Records Act and are available to anyone requesting them.

The Carroll County Juvenile/Probate Court provides online and on-site avenues for accessing marriage records under its custody. Interested individuals can access marriage records online through the court's Record Search portal. Users can search for marriage records by case number or bride/groom name on the portal. Alternatively, record seekers can visit the Juvenile/Probate Court during business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) to request Carroll County marriage certificates in person.

Carroll County Divorce Records

The Carroll County Clerk of Courts is the custodian of divorce records. These records are public and available to anyone who requests them. Interested parties can obtain them in person from the clerk's office during business hours. Alternatively, divorce records are accessible online through the clerk's eAccess portal. In either case (in-person or online), inquirers must provide details about the specific divorce record they seek, such as the names of the divorced parties or the case number, to identify the desired record.

Carroll County Birth Records

Carroll County vital records, including birth and death certificates, are provided by the Carroll County General Health District (CCGHD). Thus, record seekers can request birth certificates through the CCGHD.

Certified copies of Carroll County birth certificates are not public. They are only available to the person listed on the certificate and other eligible individuals, such as the registrant's immediate family members and legal representatives. Consequently, requesters must provide a valid ID or relevant documentation to confirm their identity when requesting Carroll County birth records.

CCGHD's online ordering system is the only way to request birth records from the agency. Additionally, CCGHD charges a $27.00 per copy fee for birth certificates requested. For further inquiries about requesting birth certificates, inquirers can contact the CCGHD at:

Carroll County General Health District
301 Moody Ave., SW
Carrollton, OH 44615
Phone: (330) 627-4866
Fax: (330) 627-9120

Note that the CCGHD only maintains birth records issued in Carroll County from December 1908 to the present. For records before 1908, record seekers can contact the Carroll County Genealogical Society at:

24 Second St. N.E
P.O. Box 174,
Carrollton, OH 44615.
Phone: (330) 627-9411

Carroll County Death Records

As previously mentioned, the Carroll County General Health District (CCGHD) is the custodian of death records. Thus, interested individuals can obtain Carroll County death records from the CCGHD. They can order copies of death records through the CCGHD's online ordering system for $27.00 per copy.

Note that the CCGHD only maintains death records from December 1908 to the present, while the Carroll County Genealogical Society preserves older records. Furthermore, decedents' social security numbers are redacted from their death certificates for the first five (5) years after their death, as per Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 3705.23(5), unless it is explicitly requested. Only individuals with specific ties to the deceased can request a death certificate that includes the decedent's social security number. These include:

• The deceased's spouse or lineal descendant
• The deceased's executor, attorney, or legal agent
• A representative of an investigative government agency
• A private investigator
• A funeral director (or agent responsible for the body's disposition) acting on behalf of the deceased's family.
• A veteran's service officer
• An accredited member of the media

Carroll County Probate Court Records

The probate division of the Carroll County Juvenile/Probate Court is responsible for maintaining all probate court records. These records include estates, guardianships, adoptions, minor settlements, name changes, birth registration, wrongful death, mental illness, declaratory judgments, trusts, conservatorship, and marriage license records.

Most probate court records are public and accessible to everyone. Therefore, record seekers can access probate records online through the Carroll County Probate Court Records Search portal. Alternatively, they can visit the probate court during business hours to request probate court records in person.

Carroll County Property Records

Most property records are considered part of Carroll County's public records, which means they are typically accessible to the general public. The Carroll County Recorder and Auditor's offices are the primary custodians of the county's property records. The former records and maintains property ownership records, such as deeds, and legal instruments that can be attached to properties, like liens, mortgages, and releases. Meanwhile, the latter calculates real property values and property taxes.

Inquirers can obtain property records from the Carroll County Recorder's Office online through the Recorder's Property Search portal. Alternatively, they can request records by visiting or contacting the Recorder's Office at:

119 S. Lisbon Street,
Suite 205
Phone: (330) 627-4545

The Carroll County Auditor also provides a Real Estate Search portal that individuals can use to access property records within the office's custody. Interested individuals can also order property records by contacting or visiting the Auditor's office at:

119 S. Lisbon Street,
Suite 203
Phone: (330) 627-2250

Carroll County Court Records Online

In addition to the online resources provided by the Carroll County judicial system, third-party websites, like Ohiocourtrecords.us, offer an alternative means to access Carroll County court records online. The primary advantage of these websites is that users can simultaneously search records maintained by different types of courts, which streamlines the search process. However, third-party websites have some downsides, like the risk of obtaining incomplete or inaccurate records. Therefore, it is advisable to compare records obtained from third-party websites with those obtained from official channels to verify their authenticity.