Sandusky County Court Records

A Sandusky County court record, which may also be referred to as a case document, is a document or information in a record submitted to a court or filed with a clerk of court in a judicial action or proceeding. Court records may include exhibits, pleadings, motions, orders, and judgments. Documents prepared by the court or clerk in the judicial action or proceeding, such as journals, dockets, and indices, are also referred to as court records.

Court records play a crucial role in upholding due process, ensuring legal proceedings progress efficiently, and protecting the rights of all parties involved. Court records allow individuals to exercise their legal rights by appealing judgments and ensuring that court orders are enforced.

Are Court Records Public in Sandusky County?

Yes. Per Court Rule 45, a court or clerk must make a court record available to any requester by direct access by promptly acknowledging any person's request for direct access and responding to the request within a reasonable amount of time. Some court records which are exempt from public inspection in Sandusky County include

• Some domestic affairs and juvenile cases handled in the court of common pleas
• Any document prohibited from public view by a court.
• Juvenile records (except as essential to the juvenile's later prosecution as an adult)
• Recommendations, notes, advice, drafts, and research generated by judicial officers and court staff
• Drug and alcohol use assessments and pre-disposition treatment facility reports

Sandusky County Court Records Search

Interested persons may conduct a Sandusky County court record search through the following methods

• The relevant courthouse where the case was filed
• A court clerk's office
• Ohio Courts online portal
• Third-party websites

Sandusky County Courts

The Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas is the highest in the county and is divided into the general, domestic relations, juvenile, and probate divisions. This court has original jurisdiction over all criminal felony cases and civil cases where the amount in controversy is more than $15,000. The Court of Common Pleas also hears appeals from most administrative agencies.

Both municipal and county courts can hold preliminary hearings in felony cases, and both have jurisdiction over traffic and non-traffic crimes. These courts have limited civil jurisdiction and can handle civil matters where the amount in dispute does not exceed $15,000. Courts located in Sandusky County include

Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas
100 N Park Ave,
Suite 320,
Fremont, OH 43420
Phone: (419) 334-6161
Fax: (419) 334-6164

Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile and Probate
100 N Park Ave,
Suite 224,
Fremont, OH 43420
Phone: (419) 334-6200 (Juvenile)
Phone: (419) 334-6211 (Probate)
Fax: (419) 334-6210 (Probate)

Sandusky County Court District 1 - Clyde
847 E McPherson Hwy,
Clyde, OH 43410
Phone: (419) 547-0915
Fax: (419) 547-9198

Sandusky County Court District 2 - Woodville
215 W Main St,
Woodville, OH 43469
Phone: (419) 849-3961
Fax: (419) 849-3932

Bellevue Municipal Court
3000 Seneca Industrial Pkwy,
Bellevue, OH 44811
Phone: (419) 483-5880
Fax: (419) 484-8060

Fremont Municipal Court
323 S Front St,
Fremont, OH 43420
Phone: (419) 332-1579
Fax: (419) 332-1570

Sandusky County Criminal Records

Law enforcement agencies in Sandusky County maintain certain criminal records that the general public may access. Members of the public may easily access initial arrest records released by the Sandusky County Sheriff's Office on their website. This information provides a list of currently housed inmates, including the subject's name, jail ID, charges, mugshot, and other information.

Various police departments operating within the county may also provide interested persons with arrest information upon request. Individuals may also visit the sheriff's office to look up arrest records in person at

Sandusky County Sheriff's Office
2323 Countryside Drive,
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: (419) 332-2613

Furthermore, the county clerk's office manages court records, which may contain arrest details. Interested persons may contact the relevant court where the criminal court case was filed to request arrest information from the court clerk. Record seekers may also contact the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services to obtain criminal records, data, and statistics.

Get Sandusky County Civil Court Records

The general division of the Court of Common Pleas has jurisdiction over civil cases where the amount in controversy is more than $15,000. Municipal and county courts also hear civil cases where the disputed amount does not exceed $15,000. Individuals seeking civil court records may visit the court where the civil case was heard in person to make requests.

Interested persons may also utilize the online search service provided by the Sandusky County Clerk of Courts. To search, fill in the required information and click on "Search".

One may also complete and submit the "Public Records" request form to the clerk's office. The Sandusky County Municipal Court also provides the general public with an online record search service. To conduct a Case or Calendar Search, fill in the required information, tick the "Civil" box, and click on "Begin Search".

Some civil court cases include tort claims, class actions, breach-of-contract claims, real property disputes, complaints against the state, landlord/tenant disputes, and eviction cases.

Sandusky County Marriage Records

The Sandusky County Probate Court handles the issuing of marriage licenses and the maintenance and dissemination of marriage records within the county. Interested persons may lookup unofficial marriage records via the Probate Court's "Record Search" page. One may search Marriage Records before 1994 and Marriage Records 1994 to present. Scanned documents are made available for public printing. To search, click on the "Marriages" heading and choose from the list of books based on which year and month the marriage took place. Choose the relevant page from the index and view or download the marriage document.

To obtain a Sandusky County marriage certificate, one may contact the court in person, via email at probateinfo@sanduskycountyoh.gov, or by phone at (419) 334-6211.

Sandusky County Divorce Records

The Sandusky County Clerk of Courts manages and disseminates records involving domestic relations, such as divorce records. Interested persons may look up online dockets about divorce cases. To search, enter the subject's first and last name, date range, or case number and click "Search". Interested persons may also complete and submit the Public Record Request Form to the clerk's office.

Furthermore, upon request, one may obtain a certified copy of a divorce record by contacting the Clerk's Office at the individual courts.

Sandusky County Birth and Death Records

Sandusky County birth and death records are maintained and disseminated by the Sandusky County Public Health Department. Records from 1908 to the present may be accessed through this organization. For a fee of $25, interested persons may obtain Sandusky County birth certificates and death certificates on demand if they request them in person. Certificates requested via US Mail have the same-day turnaround. To receive a copy of a certified birth or death certificate by mail, one can send a letter of request with a S. A. S. E. (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope) and a check made payable to the Sandusky County Health Department to

Sandusky County Health Department
Vital Statistics
2000 Countryside Drive
Fremont, Ohio 43420

Furthermore, the Probate Court maintains Sandusky County birth and death records from 1867 to December 20, 1908. For unofficial birth and death records searches, click on Birth Record Search or Death Record Search, fill in the required information, and click on "Begin Search".

While one can print off the records for free, certified copies may be obtained by contacting the probate court via phone, email, or in person.

Health disparities are tracked using birth and death records and statistics, also known as vital statistics. These records support research on health and healthcare trends related to gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

Sandusky County Probate Court Records

The Probate Division of the Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas handles the administration of decedents' estates, guardianships, adoptions, and trusts, as well as granting marriage licenses and appointing members to various boards and commissions. The probate division also issues orders about will contest actions, settlements for wrongful deaths, settlements for minor injuries, applications for name changes, different types of civil claims, and the involuntary assessment and hospitalization of mentally ill individuals.

Anyone may find probate court records by utilizing the case search online service provided by the probate division. To search, fill in the required party name or case number and file date. Click on the type of probate court record being searched for. Click on "Begin Search". Public case files from the years 1920 to 1929, 1930 to 1939, and 1993 to date may be obtained through this method.

Alternatively, one may contact the probate office at probateinfo@sanduskycountyoh.gov or call the court at (419) 334-6211. Interested persons seeking probate records may also contact the court in person.

Sandusky County Property Records

The Sandusky County Auditor appraises real estate properties within the county and maintains and disseminates property records to requesters. Anyone seeking information on property records may utilize the Property Search online portal. Searches can be carried out by name, location address, parcel number, legal description, or intersection search. Interested persons may also contact the Auditor's office in person to get a copy of a property deed during working hours at

Sandusky County Auditor
100 N. Park Ave, Room 109
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: (419) 334-6123
Fax: (419) 334-6139

Types of property-related information that can be found in a Sandusky County property record include the name of the property owner, property address, parcel ID number, book number, page number, property size, and property photos.

Sandusky County Court Records Online

Interested persons seeking court records may utilize third-party websites. These websites typically collate court records from several repositories and disseminate them to record seekers, permitting users to look up and download property records from any location, provided there is internet access. Members of the public may utilize third-party websites such as Ohiocourtrecords.us by inputting the first and last name of a subject. In-depth searches may require more information to narrow down the search and may require a fee or paid subscription.

While third-party platforms are user-friendly and enable quick and easy record searches, reliability and accuracy of data may not be guaranteed as they operate independently.