Clermont County Court Records

Clermont County court records include all materials filed or generated during the adjudication of cases in Clermont County courts, such as transcripts, trial exhibits, motions, dockets, pleadings, indictments, warrants, videotapes, and photographs (ORS Section 2303.10). However, these records do not include a court's administrative records. Access to Ohio court records promotes transparency and accountability in the judiciary and serves as a source of veritable case facts.

Are Court Records Public in Clermont County?

Yes. Clermont County court records are public records under the Ohio Public Records Act (ORS Section 149.43). Therefore, any interested member of the public can request and obtain records of cases adjudicated in Clermont County within a reasonable time and manner without revealing their search intent.

However, some records are exempt from public disclosure. Non-disclosable court records are those classified as confidential, restricted, or exempt under state law. These include:

• Juvenile records
• Trial preparation documents
• Confidential law enforcement investigations
• Records protected by state or federal law
• Adoption, probation, and parole proceedings
• Personal information (e.g., SSN, bank accounts, driver's licenses)
• Records that could endanger witnesses or law enforcement
• Sealed court records
• Documents with sensitive personal details
• Certain family law matters (e.g., child custody, adoption)
• Mental health proceedings.

Clermont County Court Records Search

Interested individuals can inspect or obtain copies of all non-confidential Clermont County court records through the following methods:

• In-person searches at the offices of the Clerks of Court
• Online searches on the court case management portal
• Mail-in/phone requests to the office of the clerk
• Third-party court records websites.

Clermont County Court Records Search by Name

Individuals can search for Clermont County court records using the names of parties involved in a case. These searches can be done online or in person at the offices of the Common Pleas Clerk of Courts or the Municipal Court Clerk.

For in-person searches, interested parties should visit the relevant clerk offices:

Common Pleas Clerk - General Division
270 East Main Street
Batavia, Ohio 45103

Common Pleas Clerk - Domestic Relations
2340 Clermont Center Drive
Batavia, Ohio 45103

Municipal Clerk - Civil Division
4430 State Route 222
Batavia, Ohio 45103

Municipal Clerk - Traffic & Criminal
4430 State Route 222
Batavia, Ohio 45103.

Alternatively, individuals can use the case management system for the Clermont County Municipal Court and Common Pleas Courts to perform online name-based searches. On the portal, users can select the type of case records or originating courthouse records they wish to search from the left sidebar, such as probate, domestic relations, common pleas general division, or municipal criminal-civil-traffic records.

After selecting the search type, users are directed to the search portal, where they can enter the first, last, and middle names of the parties involved to retrieve court records. Business names can also be used to search for records of business entities. Additional criteria, like date of birth or death and case filing date range, can be entered to narrow the search results.

While individuals can generally access court records through the case management system for free, the court clerk's offices charge $0.10 per page for copies. Additional fees may apply for certified copies.

Clermont County Courts

The Clermont County judicial system includes the Court of Common Pleas, Municipal Courts, Probate Court, Juvenile Court, and Mayor's Courts. The Clermont County Court of Common Pleas is further divided into the General Division (the civil and criminal divisions) and the Domestic Relations Division. These courts handle various cases, including criminal, family, and civil disputes, juvenile matters, and probate cases. The contact information of these courts is listed below.

Clermont County Court of Common Pleas - General Division
270 East Main Street
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-8119

Clermont County Court of Common Pleas - Domestic Relations Division
2340 Clermont Center Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7832

Clermont County Probate Court
2379 Clermont Center Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7243

Clermont County Juvenile Court
2340 Clermont Center Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7696

Clermont County Municipal Court
4430 State Route 222
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7292 (Civil/Small Claims)
Phone: (513) 732-7290 (Criminal/Traffic).

Amelia Mayor's Court
44 West Main Street
Amelia, OH 45102
Phone: (513) 718-9061

Bethel Mayor's Court
120 North Main Street
Bethel, OH 45106
Phone: (513) 734-2256 ext. 20.

Felicity Mayor's Court
415 West Walnut Street
Felicity, OH 45120
Phone: (513) 876-0107

Loveland Mayor's Court
126 South Lebanon Road
Loveland, OH 45140
Phone: (513) 774-3030

Milford Mayor's Court
745 Center Street
Milford, OH 45150
Phone: (513) 248-5085

New Richmond Mayor's Court
New Richmond Municipal Building
2nd Floor
102 Willow Street
New Richmond, OH 45157
Phone: (513) 553-3122

Owensville Mayor's Court
115 West Main Street
Owensville, OH 45160
Phone: (513) 732-1171

Williamsburg Mayor's Court
107 West Main Street
Williamsburg, OH 45176
Phone: (513) 724-6107

Clermont County Court of Common Pleas Case Search

The Clermont County Court of Common Pleas is a general trial court with jurisdiction over civil cases involving disputes over $15,000, as well as criminal, domestic relations, and probate matters. The Common Pleas Clerk of Courts maintains the records of cases adjudicated in this court.

These records can be searched online through the Clermont County Case Management System. This system allows users to search for court records from the three main divisions of the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas—General Division, Domestic Relations, and Probate Division. Users can search the repositories by the names of litigants or parties, case numbers, or case type information.

Alternatively, interested parties may search or obtain copies of the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas case records from the clerk's office.

Common Pleas Clerk - General Division
270 East Main Street
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7560 (Civil), (513) 732-7339 (Criminal)

Common Pleas Clerk - Domestic Relations
2340 Clermont Center Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7832.

Clermont County Municipal Court Records

The Municipal Clerk of Court is the custodian of court case records for all cases adjudicated in the Clermont County Municipal Court. These cases include misdemeanor criminal offenses (such as traffic offenses, thefts, assaults, domestic violence, OVIs, and drug offenses charged as misdemeanors) and civil actions where the disputed amount is $15,000 or less (e.g., evictions and small claims cases).

To obtain case files and documents of cases handled in the municipal court, interested parties can visit the Municipal Clerk of Court office locations during business hours to request them.

Municipal Clerk - Civil Division
4430 State Route 222
Batavia, Ohio 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7292
Fax: (513) 732-8134

Municipal Clerk - Traffic & Criminal
4430 State Route 222
Batavia, Ohio 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7290
Fax: (513) 732-7831

Alternatively, they may use the Municipal Search (Criminal-Traffic-Civil) portal of the county's case management system to search for and access these records online. They can conduct searches in the municipal court case repository using the names of case parties, case numbers, case type, or case attorney details.

Clermont County Criminal Records

Clermont County criminal records, including Clermont county arrest reports and inmate records, are considered public material. These records are typically created and maintained by the Clermont County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies or departments in the county. Individuals who wish to obtain these records should direct their requests in person, by e-mail, or by phone to the Clermont County Sheriff's Office. Requesters are typically required to complete the Public Record Request Form to facilitate and speed up their requests.

Clermont County Sheriff's Office
4470 State Route 222
Batavia, Ohio 45103-9777
Phone: (513) 732-7500
Email: sheriffpublicrecords@clermontcountyohio.gov

Additionally, interested parties can complete the criminal background check request form and submit it in person to the Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., to order a Clermont County criminal background record. A valid form of identification (such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport) and the applicable fees (payable by cash, money order, credit, or debit card) are mandatory to process a background check request. The fee structure is as follows, depending on the scope of background information required:

BCI (State of Ohio): $30.00

FBI (National): $36.25

BCI & FBI (State and National): $56.25

Alternatively, individuals may conduct these searches themselves using the BCI's fingerprint-based background check service. This service costs $22 per subject searched.

Clermont County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Individuals seeking Clermont County criminal court case records should use the 'Common Pleas Search' portal and the 'Municipal Search (Criminal-Traffic-Civil)' portal. Both portals allow searches by case parties' first and last names, including other parameters such as case numbers and case types.

Alternatively, since Clermont County criminal court records include files from cases adjudicated in the Common Pleas Court and Municipal Court, individuals may contact the appropriate clerk of court office where a criminal case was heard. For example, requests for criminal felony case files should be directed to the Common Pleas Clerk of Courts, while requests for criminal misdemeanor case records should be made to the Municipal Clerk of Court.

Common Pleas Clerk - General Division
270 East Main Street
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7339 (Criminal).

Municipal Clerk - Criminal
4430 State Route 222
Batavia, Ohio 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7290
Fax: (513) 732-7831

Get Clermont County Civil Court Records

Civil court records are official case files on civil disputes between parties, including divorces, personal injury lawsuits, and contract disputes. These records can be obtained online or in person at the Common Pleas Clerk of Courts or Municipal Clerk of Court offices.

For online access, interested individuals should use the 'Common Pleas Search' portal and the 'Municipal Search (Criminal-Traffic-Civil)' portal to look up records of civil cases adjudicated in the county's Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court, respectively.

For in-person access and to obtain copies of Clermont County civil court records, interested individuals should contact the clerk's office of the courthouse where the civil case was handled. Note: it costs $0.10 per page to obtain copies of these records plus additional fees for certification (if needed).

Common Pleas Clerk - General Division
270 East Main Street
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7560 (Civil)

Municipal Clerk - Civil Division
4430 State Route 222
Batavia, Ohio 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7292
Fax: (513) 732-8134

Clermont County Family Court Records

The Domestic Relations Division of Clermont County's Court of Common Pleas functions as the county's family court. It handles all family-related cases, including divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, all non-criminal domestic violence, child custody, visitation, and child and spousal support. The Common Pleas Clerk of Courts is the custodian of records of family law cases heard in the county. While these records are generally public, those related to juveniles and domestic violence may be sequestered from public access.

Individuals interested in obtaining Clermont County family court records should contact the Common Pleas Clerk of Courts Office in-person or by phone.

Common Pleas Clerk - Domestic Relations
2340 Clermont Center Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7292

Alternatively, they may use the "Domestic Relations Search" portal to lookup case files of family law matters adjudicated in the domestic relations division of the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas.

Clermont Dissolution of Marriage Records

Persons seeking marriage dissolution records in Clermont County should:

• Submit in-person requests at the Office of the Common Pleas Clerk of Courts or call the domestic relations service desk at (513) 732-7292
• Conduct searches for divorce and dissolution decrees through the domestic relations search portal.

Clermont County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Clermont County Court of Common Pleas' Domestic Relations Division maintains divorce records, while the Clermont County Probate Court is the custodian of marriage records. Both are public records, accessible upon request.

To obtain a copy of a Clermont County marriage record for marriages from 1800 to date, send a request by mail to the Clermont County Probate Court. The written request should include the full names of both applicants when the marriage license was issued, the marriage date, $3.00 per certified copy fee (cash or money order only), and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail should be forwarded to:

Clermont County Probate Court
2379 Clermont Center Drive
Batavia, Ohio 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7243

Alternatively, individuals may search the "Probate Records Search" portal to look up marriage records, if available. Conversely, to obtain Clermont County divorce records, interested parties should contact or send an email to the office of the Common Pleas Clerk of Courts for divorce records or use the "Domestic Relations Search" service to find these records online:

Common Pleas Clerk - Domestic Relations
2340 Clermont Center Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7832
Email: domesticclerkofcourts@clermontcountyohio.gov

Clermont Birth and Death Records

Official birth and death records are vital records that serve different purposes in Clermont County. Birth records can be used as proof of identity and citizenship, while death records are mainly used to process inheritance claims and death benefits. The Clermont County Public Health is responsible for receiving and processing all birth and death records requests in the county.

To obtain copies of Clermont County birth records (from 1908 to present), interested individuals should submit requests online (birth records only) or complete the Birth/Death Request form and submit the completed form in person or by mail to the Clermont County Public Health Office.

Clermont County Public Health
2275 Bauer Road, Suite 300
Batavia, Ohio 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7499

Per Section 3705.24 of the Ohio Revised Code, public agencies must charge a fee to issue certified birth and death records to requesters. Thus, the Clermont County Public Health Office charges $25.00 per certified copy of birth, death, or fetal death record issued. Alternatively, individuals may obtain Clermont County birth and death records from the Ohio Department of Health's Vital Statistics Office.

Clermont County Probate Court Records

The Clermont County Probate Court Clerk's Office maintains and provides public access to case records of probate matters adjudicated in the Probate Court. These include files and documents related to estate administration, guardianship, and trust cases.

To obtain copies of these case files from the Clermont County Probate Court, individuals can submit a request in person, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the courthouse location. Alternatively, probate court record seekers may search the county's probate records online via the "Probate Court Records Search" portal.

Clermont County Probate Court
2379 Clermont Center Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: (513) 732-7243
Fax: (513) 732-8183

Clermont County Property Records

The Clermont County Recorder's Office is the custodian of property records within the county limit. These records include official documents, files, and information related to all real properties and lands in Clermont County. Examples of such records include deeds, mortgages, assessments, plats, surveys, permits, and liens.

Clermont County property records are considered public records under the law and are available for interested individuals to inspect or duplicate upon request at the recorder's office.

To access and obtain Clermont County property records, interested parties can visit the Clermont County Recorder's Office in person during office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) at the address below.

Clermont County Recorder
101 East Main Street
Batavia, Ohio 45103-2958
Phone: (513) 732-7236
Fax: (513) 732-7891

Alternatively, interested parties can utilize the County Recorder Online Search Service to find Clermont County property records online. To do so, they should create an account on the service, log in, and conduct searches using a property owner's name, parcel number, or address.

Clermont County Court Records Online

Clermont County court records are accessible online through official government-operated repositories and third-party websites. Websites like Ohiocourtrecords.us aggregate records from multiple jurisdictions, allowing users to search for court records by the first and last name of a party involved in a case. Some sites also support searches by case numbers. While third-party platforms offer convenience and faster access to court records, they may charge fees for detailed reports. Court records obtained from free third-party websites may not be complete or up-to-date. Therefore, users are advised to verify information from third-party sites against official sources.