Pickaway County Court Records

Section 2303.901 of the Ohio Revised Code defines a court record as any document that is filed with the court clerk or submitted to the court in connection with a legal action or procedure. A court record is made up of documents produced by the court or clerk for the procedure of legal matters, such as journals, dockets, indexes, exhibits, pleadings, motions, orders, or judgments.

The existence of court records assures the public that legal matters are handled appropriately and justly and that the rights of the parties involved are safeguarded. It also fosters fairness and accountability within the judicial branch.

Are Court Records Public in Pickaway County?

Yes. RULE 45 of the Ohio Courts Rules of Superintendence mandates a court clerk to make a court record available to a record seeker within a reasonable amount of time. However, not all court records may be accessible to the general public. Court records which are exempt from public inspection include

• Documents or information in a document prohibited from public view by state, federal, or common law
• Notes, drafts, recommendations, advice, and research of judicial officers and court staff
• Health care records
• Child custody evaluations and reports, including collateral source documents attached to or filed with the reports
• Drug and alcohol use assessments and pre-disposition treatment facility reports.

Pickaway County Court Records Search

A search for court records in Pickaway County is possible through the following options:

• Ohio Courts online portal
• The courthouse where the case was filed
• The County Clerk of Courts’ Office
• Third-party websites.

Pickaway County Courts

The Pickaway County Courts of Common Pleas has jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases and generally hears cases that are higher than the judicial authority of the lower courts. The Court of Common Pleas has separate divisions for general, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile cases. County Courts preside over certain types of civil and criminal cases in territory that is not within the jurisdiction of a Municipal Court. County Courts, Municipal Courts, and Mayor's Courts have limited jurisdiction over certain types of cases.

The contact information of Pickaway County courts is listed below.

Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas - General and Domestic Relations Division
207 South Court Street
P.O. Box 280
Circleville, OH 43113
Phone: (740) 474-5231
Fax: (740) 477-3976

Pickaway County Juvenile & Probate Court
207 South Court Street
Circleville, OH 42113
Phone: (740) 474-3117 (Juvenile)
Fax: (740) 474-8451 (Juvenile)
Phone: (740) 474-3950 (Probate)
Fax: (740) 477-3852 (Probate).

Circleville Municipal Court
151 East Franklin Street
P.O. Box 128
Circleville, OH 43113
Phone: (740) 474-3171
Fax: (740) 420-3041

Ashville Mayor's Court
200 East Station Street
Ashville, OH 43103
Phone: (740) 983-7131
Fax: (740) 983-4703

Commercial Point Mayor's Court
Commercial Point Municipal Building
10 West Scioto Street
P.O. Box 56
Commercial Point, OH 43116
Phone: (614) 877-9248 ext. 6.

South Bloomfield Magistrate Court
5023 South Union Street
South Bloomfield, OH 43103
Phone: (740) 983-2541
Fax: (740) 983-4531

Pickaway County Criminal Records

Anyone who wishes to access a Pickaway County arrest or criminal record may contact the Sheriff's Office.

Pickaway County Sheriff's Office
600 Island Road
Circleville, OH 43113
Phone: (740) 474-2176

Alternatively, follow the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) procedure for a criminal background check. The BCI maintains criminal records and provides criminal records background check services for both law enforcement agencies and the general public. Generally, requestors will need to visit a Web Check location for fingerprinting. In addition, they will be required to complete the Request for Copy of Ohio Background Check form. For additional inquiries, contact the BCI.

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
1560 State Route 56 Southwest
P.O. Box 365
London, OH 43140
Phone: (855) 224-6446

Get Pickaway County Civil Court Records

The General Division of the Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas has original jurisdiction in all civil cases in which the amount in issue is more than $15,000. The Pickaway County and Municipal courts also preside over civil cases with a total amount of damages of $15,000 or less. Individuals may contact any municipal court where the case was filed to request civil records in person.

Interested persons may obtain civil court records from the courthouse where the civil case was filed in the county. The Pickaway County Clerk of Courts provides civil court record information to requesters through the following means:

• Online: One may look up civil case information online through the Case Inquiry Search portal. To search, fill in the party name and choose “Civil” from the drop-down “Case Type” menu. Choose the case status and party type from the drop-down menu. Fill in other required information and click on “Search”.
• Public Record Request: Requests for civil case information may be made by email, fax, US mail, or in person. Requests should include case number, party number, title of pleading, file date of pleading, and return fax number. Processing fees cost $0.10 per page for in-person and regular US mail requests and $2 for fax transmission.

Civil court cases include class actions, tort claims, breach-of-contract claims, real property disputes, and landlord-tenant disputes.

Pickaway County Marriage Records

The Pickaway County Probate Court is responsible for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining and disseminating Pickaway County marriage records to residents of the county. Only the Probate Court can issue a marriage license. Anyone who desires to obtain a Pickaway County marriage certificate may visit the Probate Court in person during working hours at

Pickaway County Probate Court
207 South Court Street
Circleville, Ohio 43113
Phone: (740) 474-3950
Fax: (740) 477-3852

Requesters are required to provide the court with the full name of both parties, including maiden names, and the year, month, and date the marriage event took place. Requests for a marriage certificate costs $2.

Pickaway County Divorce Records

The Pickaway County Clerk of Courts is the custodian of records on divorces, annulments, and legal separation in Pickaway County. One may request a Pickaway County divorce record via email (ClerkRecords@pickawaycountyohio.gov), fax at (740) 477-3976, or in person. Requesters will need to pay a search fee depending on the method they use.

Generally, information required to complete a request includes case number, party name, title of pleading, file date of pleading, and return fax number or self-addressed envelope. To conduct a divorce record search online, fill in the party name and choose “Divorce” from the drop-down “Case-type” box, fill in other information as required, and click on “Search”.

Pickaway County Birth and Death Records

The Pickaway County Public Health Agency issues copies of Pickaway County birth certificates and death certificates. Birth certificates and death certificates from December 20, 1908, to the present may be obtained through the Vital Statistics Office.

Anyone who wishes to request a Pickaway County birth record or death record may submit a request by completing and submitting the Birth Certificate Request Form or the Death Certificate Request Form. Individuals may also contact the Vital Statistics Office in person at

Pickaway County Service Center
110 Island Road
Suite C
Circleville, OH 43113.

Information required to obtain a birth certificate includes the subject's full name, city or town where the birth occurred, mother's first and maiden name, father's first and last name, subject's DOB, and the requestor's full name and address. To request a death certificate, one must provide the subject's full name and date of death. Birth and death certificates require a processing fee of $30.

Furthermore, individuals can request certified copies of birth and death records from the Ohio Bureau of Vital Statistics for a fee of $21.50. Records may be ordered online, in person at any local Vital Statistics Office, or by completing and submitting an Application for Certified Copies via mail to the

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

Pickaway County vital records are used to determine life expectancy, monitor health issues, and evaluate the extent of progress made toward public health goals.

Pickaway County Probate Court Records

The Pickaway County Probate Court oversees the estate management of the county's residents, guardianships, trusts, and the issuing of marriage licenses. Interested persons may conduct a Pickaway County probate record search by visiting the Probate Office in person. Record searches can be conducted from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Mondays to Fridays.

Pickaway County Probate Court
207 South Court Street.
Circleville, Ohio 43113
Phone: (740) 474-3950
Fax: (740) 477-3852

Pickaway County Property Records

The Pickaway County Auditor evaluates real estate properties throughout the county and preserves and distributes property records to requestors. To conduct a property record search online, click on the “Search” header and fill in the required information. One may utilize the advanced search to locate properties based on several search parameters or identify parcels depending on one single search parameter. Interested persons may also access the GIS Parcel Viewer by clicking on “Map”.

Furthermore, anyone seeking property record information may contact the county Auditor's Office via call, email, or in person at

Pickaway County Auditor's Office
110 Island Road
Suite F
Circleville, OH 43113
Phone: (740) 474-4765
Fax: (740) 474-4956

Types of property-related information available in Pickaway County property records include the name of the property owner, address of the property, appraised amount, date of last sale, price of last sale, size of the property, and information on what the property is used for.

Pickaway County Court Records Online

Court records for Pickaway County may be accessible to the public through several third-party websites. Services provided by third-party websites make it simple and accessible for anyone with an internet connection to examine court records remotely. Ohiocourtrecords.us manages a compilation of public records gathered from numerous government record custodians, such as courthouses.

Basic searches may typically be carried out for free by inputting the first and last name of the subject. Individuals looking to conduct a more expansive search may need to provide more information and make a one-time payment or paid subscription.

Though these websites are easy to use, record seekers need to understand that information may need to be carefully verified because it could be outdated or incomplete.