Mahoning County Court Records

Mahoning County court records are documents relating to the county's civil and criminal legal proceedings. Such records encompass documents from the various courts within the county. Some examples include:

• Court Filings
• Case Dockets
• Summons and Subpoenas
• Motions
• Exhibits
• Pleadings
• Court Orders and Decrees
• Judgments
• Transcripts

Ohio court records preserve evidence in legal proceedings and serve as precedent for similar legal cases in the future. In addition, court records protect the rights of persons involved in litigations and are evidence of fairness and equity within the judicial system.

Are Court Records Public in Mahoning County?

Yes, Mahoning County court records are public and available to interested persons. Under Section 149.43 of Ohio Revised Codes, the public can access government records at reasonable times. However, there are restrictions on public access to certain government records. According to Ohio laws, the following Mahoning County court records are exempt from public access:

• Juvenile Records
• Adoption Records
• Mental Health Records
• Trade Secrets
• Records of an Ongoing Investigation
• Victim Information
• Sealed and Expunged Records
• Confidential information protected by privacy laws
• Attorney-client privilege information
• Records protected under state or federal laws
• Grand Jury Records.

Mahoning County Court Records Search

There are several options for performing a Mahoning County court records search. Mahoning records may be available on records repository agencies' websites or through designated third-party websites.

Also, interested persons can source Mahoning Court records through the Ohio State Archives or research agencies with Mahoning County court records databases. To perform a general search for Mahoning County court records, requesters can log in to online databases for quick access or contact the records repository through phone calls, fax, email, or an in-person visit.

Mahoning County Court Records Search by Name

A name-based search for Mahoning County court records involves the name of the owner of a record as the search criterion when sourcing for records. To perform a name-based search for Mahoning court records, log in to the records repository, navigate to the records search page, and select name as the search criteria from the available options. Also, if the request is by mail or email, include the records owner's name for an easier records search.

Note: Accessing Mahoning County court records may require payments to cover the costs of processing the court records. In addition, access to certain records may require eligibility, authorization, and identification.

Mahoning County Courts

Mahoning County's court structure is identical to that of other counties in Ohio. The Mahoning court system consists of the Courts of Common Pleas, the County Courts, the Municipal Courts, and the Mayor's Courts. In Mahoning County, the Courts of Common Pleas have general jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters and handle cases beyond the jurisdictions of the lower courts. The list below outlines the different courts in Mahoning County and their contacts:

Mahoning County Courts of Common Pleas

Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas - Domestic Relations Division
Mahoning County Courthouse
120 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: (330) 740-2104
Fax: (330) 740-2105

Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas - General Division
Mahoning County Courthouse
120 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: (330) 740-2104
Fax: (330) 740-2105

Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division
Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center
300 E Scott St
Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone: (330) 740-2278
Fax: (330) 740-2272

Probate Court of Mahoning County
Mahoning County Courthouse
120 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: (330) 740-2310
Fax: (330) 740-2325

County Courts in Mahoning County

Mahoning County Area Court 2 - Boardman
8110 Market Street
Boardman, OH 44512
Phone: (330) 726-5546
Fax: (330) 629-2079

Mahoning County Area Court 3 - Sebring
606 E Ohio Avenue
Sebring, OH 44672
Phone: (330) 938-9873
Fax: (330) 938-6518

Mahoning County Area Court 4 - Austintown
6000 Mahoning Avenue
Austintown, OH 44515
Phone: (330) 740-2001
Fax: (330) 792-2801

Mahoning County Area Court 5 - Canfield
72 N Broad Street
Canfield, OH 44406
Phone: (330) 533-3643
Fax: (330) 533-4578

Municipal Courts in Mahoning County

Campbell Municipal Court
351 Tenney Ave
Campbell, OH 44405
Phone: (330) 755-2165

Struthers Municipal Court
6 Elm St
Struthers, OH 44471
Phone: (330) 755-2181 ext. 114

Youngstown Municipal Court
9 W Front St
Youngstown, OH 44501
Phone: (330) 742-8863, (330) 742-8860, (330) 742-8866

Mayor's Courts in Mahoning County
Canfield Mayor's Court
104 Lisbon St.
Canfield, OH 44406
Phone: (330) 533-5212

Craig Beach Mayor's Court
2538 Grandview Road, Lake Milton, OH 44429
Phone: (330) 654-2107

Lowellville Mayor's Court
140 E Liberty St, P.O. Box 124, Lowellville, OH 44436
Phone: (330) 536-6415
Fax: (330) 536-2058

New Middletown Mayor's Court
10711 Main St, P.O. Box 463, New Middletown, OH 44442
Phone: (330) 542-2846
Fax: (330) 542-2866

Poland Mayor's Court
308 S Main St, Poland, OH 44514
Phone: (330) 757-2112
Fax: (330) 757-1680

Mahoning County District Court Records

In Ohio's legal structure, the Courts of Common Pleas handles cases that typically fail under the jurisdiction of district courts in other states. In Mahoning County (and other Ohio counties), the Courts of Common Pleas adjudicate civil, criminal, juvenile, probate, and family law cases beyond the jurisdictions of the County Courts, Municipal Courts, and the Mayor's Courts.

The Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Office is responsible for the Courts of Common Pleas records. Members of the public can access Mahoning County Courts of Common Pleas records by following several general steps:

• Log in to the Mahoning County Integrated Justice System website
• Click the drop menu and select Search to navigate to the records search page
• Enter the letter from the image on the resulting welcome page into the captcha box to access the Courtview search portal
• Search for records by name, case type, or case number.

Mahoning County Criminal Records

Mahoning County criminal records are official documents relating to the crime history of individuals within Mahoning County, Ohio. Mahoning County arrest and criminal records are publicly accessible. However, there are restrictions on:

• Juvenile criminal records
• Victim Information
• Sealed and Expunged criminal records
• Sensitive Information.

Multiple agencies maintain criminal records in Mahoning County. The table below outlines the different repositories and the types of criminal records they possess.

To access Mahoning arrest records and other records in the possession of law enforcement agencies:

• Login to the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office website
• Scroll down and click the Inmate Info link
• On the resulting page, click any of the Active Inmate Roster, Recent Bookings, or Recent Release links
• Depending on the status of the owner of the records, select Active Inmates Roster, Recent Bookings or Recent Releases
• Locate the specific inmate and click the name to view their records.

Also, Mahoning County arrest records are available through local law enforcement agencies. Requesters can access Mahoning County arrest records through the arresting Municipal police department or law enforcement agency.

Mahoning County Criminal Court Case Lookup

To look up Mahoning County criminal records specific to adjudicated cases:

• Visit the Mahoning County Integrated Justice System website.
• Navigate to the CourtView records search portal.
• Select from the Advance Code option.
• Provide the year of the case recording.
• Click on the Type drop menu and select Criminal - Common Pleas (options are available for Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, and Sebring).
• Enter the case number and perform a records search.

Interested persons can email the Mahoning County Courts for assistance in obtaining Mahoning criminal records at courts@mahoningcountyoh.gov. Also, requesters can contact the Mahoning County Clerk of Courts through mail to:

The Mahoning County Clerk of Courts
Mahoning County Courthouse
120 Market Street -Second Floor Youngstown, Ohio 44503.

Get Mahoning County Civil Court Records

Mahoning County civil court records refer to official documents relating to civil case proceedings within Mahoning County courts. Civil court records encompass but are not limited to documents and information such as:

• Civil Complaints
• Court Summons
• Motions
• Pleadings
• Settlement Agreements
• Judgments
• Court Orders
• Appeals.

Mahoning County civil court records are public, but there may be restrictions on access to certain information. In addition to access fee payments, requesters may need to show eligibility to obtain certain Mahoning County civil court records.

In Mahoning County, the Clerk of Courts Office is the recordkeeping agency for court records. To access Mahoning County civil court records:

• Log in to the Mahoning County Integrated Justice System.
• Access the CourtView Webpage.
• Enter the letters on the image on the page into the captcha box to access the Search Portal.
• Click the drop menu and select Advance.
• Provide the year of the case judgment, drop the Type menu, and select Civil - Common Pleas or any of Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, or Sebring.
• Provide the case number and perform a records search.

Also, requesters can call the Mahoning County Clerk of Courts office for assistance at (330) 740-2104 or Fax: (330) 740-2105. In-person visits are available from 8.00.a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Mahoning County courthouse.

Mahoning County Family Court Records

Mahoning County family law records are official documents on family case prosecutions in Mahoning County courts.

Family Law records are documents relating to:

• Adoption
• Divorce Petitions
• Child Custody Orders
• Domestic Violence cases
• Child Support Orders
• Spousal Support Orders
• Paternity
• Protection Orders.

Mahoning County family law records play significant roles in protecting the rights of individuals by ensuring the enforcement of judgments on family law cases. In addition, family law records promote transparency in the Mahoning County legal system.

The Domestic Relations Division of the Courts of Common Pleas adjudicates family law cases within Mahoning County. Although some Mahoning family law records may be publicly accessible, there may be exemptions on certain records due to their sensitive and private nature. Mahoning family law court records are accessible through the Mahoning County Integrated Justice System. To access Mahoning County family law records:

• Login to the CourtView records search portal.
• Select Action Code.
• Scroll through the available options and choose the specific type of family case.
• Input the date range and perform a search for records.

For assistance in the search for Mahoning County family law records, requesters can send an email, call, or write to the Mahoning County Clerk of Courts office.

Mahoning Dissolution of Marriage Records

Mahoning County dissolution of marriage records are documents relating to the termination of marriages within Mahoning County. Dissolution of marriage records documents includes:

• Petition for marriage dissolution.
• Child Custody and Visitation Agreement.
• Child Support Agreement.
• Financial Affidavit.
• Marital Settlement Agreement.
• Spousal Support.
• Property Division Worksheet.

To access Mahoning County dissolution of marriage records:

• Login to the Mahoning County Integrated Justice System's CourtView search portal
• Select Case Type or Advance Case as the search criteria
• Provide the necessary information and click Dissolution of Marriage from the Case Type menu.

Mahoning County Marriage and Divorce Records

Mahoning County marriage and divorce records are part of Mahoning County Vital Records. The Mahoning County marriage certificate is an official document that legalizes the union of couples in Mahoning County, Ohio. In comparison, divorce decrees are legal documents that officially terminate marriages in Mahoning County.

Generally, Mahoning County marriage and divorce records are public. However, information on Mahoning County marriage and divorce records may be subject to access restrictions to preserve confidentiality and privacy.

To obtain a certified copy of a Mahoning County marriage certificate:

• Send a marriage records request by mail to:
  The Mahoning County Probate Court
  Attn: Marriage License Dept.
  120 Market Street
  Youngstown, Ohio 44503
• Visit the Mahoning County Probate Court in person and request access to marriage records.
• Visit the Youngstown or Struthers public library and request certified copies of Mahoning marriage certificates.

To access Mahoning County divorce records, log in to the Mahoning County Justice System's CourtView search portal, click Case Type, fill out the date fields, and select Divorce from the Case Type drop menu.

Note: It costs $3.00 per copy to obtain certificates from the Mahoning County Probate Court and $3.50 per copy to access Mahoning County marriage certificates from Youngstown or Struthers public libraries. Requests for marriage records must also include the names of both parties, the date of marriage, and the required number of copies.

Mahoning Birth and Death Records

Mahoning County birth and death records are official documents relating to the birth and death of individuals within the county. Mahoning County birth certificates and death decrees are part of Mahoning Vital Records, and access to them is governed by Section 3705.23 of the Ohio Revised Codes.

Per Ohio State laws, birth and death records are confidential documents. They are accessible to:

• The owners of the records (for birth records)
• Immediate family members
• Legal representatives
• Authorized government agencies
• Individuals conducting genealogical research.

To obtain Mahoning County birth or death records, log in to the Ohio Department of Health Vital Records Online Certificates Application webpage, download and fill out a request form. Also, requesters can download an Ohio Department of Health - Vital Statistics Application for Certified Copies request form, fill it out, and mail it to:

The Ohio Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 15098
Columbus, Ohio 43215-0098.

In addition, interested persons can visit the Youngstown City Health Department in person at:

50 Westchester Drive, Youngstown, OH 44515
Phone: (330) 270-2855
Fax: (330) 270-0625

Mahoning County birth and death records are vital documents for several administrative purposes. They also provide valuable data for public health research and policy decisions.

Mahoning County Probate Court Records

Mahoning County probate court records are documents relating to probate cases within Mahoning County. Probate court records include but are not limited to:

• Wills
• Letters of Administration
• Guardianship Petition Orders
• Inventory of Assets
• Adoption Petition and Decrees
• Trust Documents
• Marriage Licenses
• Name Change Petitions and Orders.

To obtain Mahoning County probate court records, requesters may need to contact the court by phone or fax for assistance. Also, Mahoning County probate court records are accessible through email requests and in-person visits to the courthouse. When making Mahoning County Probate court records requests, requesters must indicate the type of probate records and provide the name of the owner of the records, case number (if available), and approximate dates of records filing.

Mahoning County Property Records

Mahoning County property records are official documents relating to real estate within Mahoning County. Property records information include:

• Building Permits
• Deeds
• Liens and Encumbrances
• Ownership Information
• Plat Maps
• Property Sales History
• Tax Information
• Zoning Information.

To access Mahoning County property records:

• Login to the Mahoning County Auditor's website
• Navigate to the property search page
• Search for property by name, street address, sales information, or parcel number.

Also, property information is available through the GIS Web Application:

• Login to the Mahoning County official website and navigate to the GIS Department
• Scroll down and click GIS
• Click GIS Web Applications on the new page to access the search portal.

For access through in-person visits, calls, or by fax, contact the Mahoning County Auditor's Office at:

120 Market Street
1st Floor
Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: (330) 740-2010
Fax: (330) 480-7571

Mahoning County Court Records Online

Operating independently of any government agency, third-party online resources like Ohiocourtrecords.us may offer tools for accessing Mahoning County court records. Such platforms are typically available to requesters at convenient times and are accessible from different locations. In addition, third-party online resources save time and costs of in-person visits to the records repositories' physical locations. However, using third-party online resources to source Mahoning Court records has potential risks. Some third-party sourced records may be incomplete or inaccurate. Also, there are potential user data breaches when using third-party online resources for records searches.