Gallia County Court Records

Documents detailing court cases and legal proceedings at Gallia County, Ohio, courts are generally called Gallia County court records. Some examples include motions, filings, judgments, court orders, statements, and decrees. Gallia County arrest records may also be part of court records if the arrest leads to a criminal case. While access typically varies, most courts have designated custodians tasked with managing Gallia court records. These custodians also process and respond to requests for record access.

Are Court Records Public in Gallia County?

According to Ohio’s Open Records Law, court records are considered public information unless the information is specifically exempt from disclosure. Requests for court records are answered mainly by the Gallia County Clerk of Courts. Records exempt from disclosure include records on ongoing law enforcement investigations, medical records, adoption records, personal financial information, and any record classified as confidential by state or federal laws.

Gallia County Court Records Search

Interested parties can use several methods to perform a Gallia County Court record search. Requests can be made in person, by mail, and online from custodians such as the Gallia County Clerk of Courts. Below are some available options for court record searches in Gallia County.

• Submit a request to the Gallia County Clerk of Courts in person or by mail
• Obtain court record information online using resources provided by the Gallia County Municipal and Probate Courts websites
• Using a third-party records website such as Ohiocourtrecords.us

Gallia County Courts

Courts of Common Pleas, Courts of Claims, County, Municipal, and Mayor’s Courts are the types of courts that comprise the Ohio court system. Below are the corresponding locations of courts operating in Gallia County:

Gallia County Court of Common Pleas - General and Domestic Relations Divisions
Gallia County Courthouse
18 Locust St, Room 1290,
Gallipolis, OH 45631
Phone: (740) 446-4612
Fax: (740) 441-2932

Gallia County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile/Probate Division
Gallia County Courthouse
18 Locust St, Room 1293,
Gallipolis, OH 45631
Phone: (740) 446-4612
Fax: (740) 446-3144

Gallipolis Municipal Court
518 2nd Ave, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Phone: (740) 446-9400
Fax: (740) 441-6028

Gallipolis Municipal Court has jurisdiction over civil, criminal, and traffic matters originating in Gallia County.

Rio Grande Magistrate Court
Rio Grande Municipal Building
174 E College St, P.O. Box 343,
Rio Grande, OH 45674
Phone: (740) 245-9093
Fax: (740) 245-1704

Gallia County Criminal and Civil Records

Gallia County civil and criminal court records are available from the Gallia County Clerk of Courts. Record seekers may contact the clerk to request rulings, motions, decrees, and court orders from civil cases, such as claims and disputes between private parties. The clerk also provides access to criminal records for felonies and misdemeanors. Gallia County arrest records may also be available when an arrest resulted in a criminal court case.

Requests should be made in person or by mail to the clerk of courts at:

Gallia County Clerk of the Courts
Gallia County Courthouse
18 Locust St, Room 1290,
Gallipolis, OH 45631

To inquire about the request process and copy fees, interested parties may call the clerk's office ahead of the request at (740) 446-4612.

Criminal and court records may also be available online using the CourtView Search tool.

Gallia County Marriage Records

In Ohio, marriage records are considered public records, meaning they are available to anyone who makes a successful request. Gallia County marriage records are available from the Gallia County Probate Court located at:

Gallia County Courthouse
18 Locust Street, 3rd Floor
Gallipolis, OH 45631

Record seekers may visit in person or call the office ahead at (740) 446-3842 to request a copy for pick up or mail a written request to the previous address. Mailed requests should contain the names of the couple, including maiden names, the date of the marriage, copy fees, and a self–addressed and stamped envelope. Copies cost $2 each, and payment is acceptable in the form of checks or money orders. Cash is also accepted during in-person pickups.

Gallia County Divorce Records

Gallia County divorce records are public records available for the Clerk of Courts for the Court of Common Pleas. Record seekers may obtain certified copies of divorce records in person or by mail from the clerk at:

Gallia County Court of Common Pleas - General and Domestic Relations Divisions
Gallia County Courthouse
18 Locust St, Room 1290,
Gallipolis, OH 45631

Certified copies of divorce records will typically incur copy fees. Record seekers may call the office at (740) 446-4612 for full details of the request process and all fees.

Divorce records may also be looked up online using the CourtView Search Portal.

Gallia Birth Records

Birth records in Ohio are public records, meaning Gallia County Birth records may be obtained by anyone who makes a successful request and pays the appropriate fees. Record seekers may obtain Gallia County birth records from the Gallia County Health Department, Vital Statistics Services.

To request the record by mail or in person, record seekers must complete and submit the Application for Certified Birth Certificates in person or by mail to:

Gallia County General Health District
499 Jackson Pike, Suite D
Gallipolis, OH 45631

Certified copies cost $25 each, payable in cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards. Mailed orders should include a self-addressed and stamped envelope to return the copies requested.
Birth records are important documents useful when determining a person’s nationality, ethnicity, and genealogy. Requests for birth records can also be made online using the Ohio Department of Health Online Gateway.

Gallia Death Records

Death records for Gallia County are public records accessible to all members of the public. Death certificates can be obtained from the Gallia County Health Department(GCHD) or the Ohio Department of Health. Death records are valuable documents necessary for various reasons, including administering wills or estates and verifying identities.

To request a Gallia County death record, seekers may fill out the Application for Certified Death Records and submit it to the Vital Statistics Services of the GCHD at:

Gallia County General Health District
499 Jackson Pike, Suite D
Gallipolis, OH 45631

Certified copies of Gallia County Death Certificates cost $25 per copy, payable in cash, money orders, and debit/credit cards. A self-addressed and stamped envelope should be added to mailed requests for returning any required copies.

Gallia County Probate Court Records

Gallia County Probate Court records are records concerning probate matters in Gallia, such as paternity, child support, Guardianships, trusts, conservatorships, adoptions, and estates. Records seekers may request probate court records by mailing a request or visiting the court in person at:

Gallia County Courthouse
18 Locust Street, Room 1293
Gallipolis, OH 45631

Requests should provide enough information to locate the record, such as names of case participants, case numbers, types of records, and filing dates. For additional information about requesting records, such as copy fees or processing times, record seekers may call the court at (740) 446-3842 or email galliapj@gmail.com. Gallia County Probate records may also be found online using the Gallia County Probate Court data retrieval system.

Gallia County Property Records

Gallia County property records typically refer to records describing property or business involving property within the county. Property records include deeds, plats, mortgages, liens, and leases.

Record seekers may request copies of property records from the Gallia County Recorder located at:

Gallia County Recorder
18 Locust Street,
Gallipolis, OH 45631

Gallia County Court Records Online

Ohiocourtrecords.us and similar third-party record websites may provide a convenient alternative to the official source when looking for Gallia County court records online. These privately owned websites provide search tools and user-friendly interfaces for looking up records across jurisdictions from the comfort of a home or office. Users may search for records and download or save the results using a smartphone or other internet-capable device. However, it should be noted that since these websites have no government affiliation, the results they offer must be verified with official sources. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.