Coshocton County Court Records

Under the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio Rule 44, Coshocton County court records are divided into case and administration documents. Case documents encompass pleadings, dockets, orders, journals, exhibits, indices, motions, and judgments filed with a Coshocton County Court or Clerk of Courts in judicial proceedings. Conversely, administrative documents are created, received, or kept by a court and pertain to the court's activities. Court records typically contain case, party, docket, and charge information, which members of the public can assess.

Are Court Records Public in Coshocton County?

Yes. The Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio Rule 45 and the Ohio Public Records Act empower Coshocton County Courts or the Clerk of Courts to make court records available directly or remotely upon request. They are required to respond to court records requests within a reasonable amount of time. The Rule and Act permit requesters to duplicate court records on paper for a fee. The Court or Clerk of Courts may restrict public access to court documents or information if deemed confidential. For example, these records or information are not available to the public:

• Juvenile court records
• Trial preparation records
• Financial account numbers, including bank account and credit and debit card numbers
• Adoption proceeding records, including adoption file contents maintained by the Ohio Department of Health.
• The name of a criminal offense victim when redaction has been requested by or on behalf of the victim in court.
• The name of a sexual offense victim, excluding the victim's initials or a generic term or abbreviation like "Victim 1" or "V1"
• Driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers (excluding the last four digits), and employer and employee identification numbers

Coshocton County Court Records Search

The primary options for conducting a Coshocton County court records search is online through the CourtView portal or in person at the court where the case was handled. A name or case number is typically required to conduct these searches. Record seekers can also use third-party platforms to download court records for a fee.

Coshocton County Courts

The Coshocton County court system comprises the Common Pleas, Probate, Juvenile, and Municipal Courts. The addresses and contact information of these courts are as follows:

Coshocton County Common Pleas Court
318 Main Street
Coshocton, OH 43812
Phone: (740) 622-1595

Coshocton County Probate Court
426 Main Street
Coshocton, OH 43812
Phone: (740) 622-1837

Coshocton County Municipal Court
760 Chestnut Street
Coshocton, OH 438812
Phone: (740) 622-2871
Fax: (740) 623-5928

Coshocton County Criminal and Civil Records

The Coshocton County Common Pleas Court General Division is a trial court of general jurisdiction that handles civil and criminal cases. The Clerk of Courts Legal Office maintains records of these cases and provides electronic copies on the CourtView portal. Users can search using a name, case number, case type, action code, and advanced attorney. Individuals can also visit the office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m to request copies of these records. Copies of criminal and civil records typically cost a small fee. Interested persons may contact the Clerk by phone at (740) 622-1456 or by email at camilagraham@coshoctoncounty.net to inquire about court record requests.

Coshocton County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Probate Court attends to Coshocton County marriage record requests online and in person at the office. The court has a Records Search portal where customers can view marriage information by providing a name, case number, or filing date. Users should select the "Marriage" box to streamline their searches. In-person requesters may visit the courthouse from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The court staff will provide a request form that the record seeker must complete and calculate the copying fees that should be paid to receive the desired Coshocton County marriage certificate.

The Domestic Relations Court is a division of the Coshocton County Common Pleas Court that hears divorce cases. Individuals can obtain certified copies of these cases online or in person at the Coshocton County Clerk of Courts office. Online requests can be made using the CourtView portal. The search criteria include name, case number, case type, action code, and advanced attorney.

Coshocton County Birth and Death Records

The Coshocton Public Health District maintains records of births and deaths within its jurisdiction. These Coshocton County vital records are public records in Ohio, which means that anyone can submit a request to obtain copies of them. Certified copies of birth and death records cost $25, payable by credit card, cash, check, or money order. Card payments attract a 3% charge. The fastest way to order copies of birth and death records is in person at the office. However, customers can also submit their requests by mail. They have to send a completed Application Form with payment to:

Vital Statistics
Coshocton Public Health District
637 Chestnut St.
Coshocton, Oh 43812

Coshocton County Property Records

Ohio law considers property documents part of Coshocton County public records. Many property records custodians, like the Coshocton County Auditor, Recorder, and Treasurer, encourage residents to visit their offices to obtain copies of property documents. These offices are usually open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Individuals can also use the following online portals to view property information for free:

• Real Estate Search Portal: Conduct a search by name, location, property number, or sales.
• Search Portal: The search parameters are location, number, and name
• Public Records Search Portal: The search criteria are name, instrument number, and book/page number
• Data Viewer: Users should enter a property owner's name, PIN, address, subdivision name, or road in the search box at the top right corner of the website.

Coshocton County Court Records Online

Third-party websites like ohiocourtrecords.us an expedited option for retrieving Coshocton court records online. These websites require users to enter specific search criteria, such as name and case numbers, in their search boxes. Some platforms may offer free court records summaries but charge for detailed records. The primary limitation to accessing court records through third-party sites is that most do not update their records in real-time. Thus, users run the risk of obtaining incomplete or outdated information.