Shelby County Court Records

Shelby County court records include all documents submitted during proceedings or created by the court regarding its judicial or administrative actions. These documents may serve as proof of court decisions and be used during appellate review. Examples of Shelby court records are decrees, affidavits, orders, and dockets that may contain the following details:

• Case number, status, and description
• Party names
• Case type and summary
• Complaints or charges
• Document or case file date
• Final judgment
• Name and location of court.

Are Court Records Public in Shelby County?

Yes, court records in Shelby County are considered public unless specifically deemed confidential by law. As per the Ohio Public Records Act, individuals may inspect or obtain copies of court records, Shelby County arrest records, and other public records upon proper request to the custodian. However, this act also authorizes custodians to restrict access to records exempted from public disclosure, such as:

• Sealed records
• Trade secrets
• Adoption records
• Information concerning domestic violence protection orders or abused children
• Records of ongoing criminal investigation
• Security and infrastructure records
• Health records
• Information protected by attorney-client privilege.

Shelby County Court Records Search

Most Shelby County courts provide search tools on their websites, which can be used to access public case information online. These searches for Shelby court records may require users to provide case details like case numbers, dates, or party names to view case summaries or dockets of matched results for free.

Individuals may also search for Shelby County court records by providing these case details to the court clerk (in person, via mail, or other acceptable channels) and requesting to inspect or obtain copies of a specific document. The court clerk shall charge requesters the adequate search, copy, certification, or delivery fees.

Shelby County Courts

Courts in Shelby County include a Court of Common Pleas with general jurisdiction and several lower courts with limited jurisdiction, including a Municipal Court, Probate Court, and Juvenile Court. The physical and mailing addresses of these courts are as follows:

Shelby County Court of Common Pleas - General and Domestic Relations Divisions
Shelby County Courthouse
100 East Court Street,
P.O. Box 809,
Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-7221
Fax: (937) 498-4840

Shelby County Juvenile Court
Shelby County Courthouse
100 East Court Street,
P.O. Box 4187,
Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-7255
Fax: (937) 498-7260

Shelby County Probate Court
Shelby County Courthouse
100 East Court Street,
P.O. Box 4187,
Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-7263
Fax: (937) 498-7260

Sidney Municipal Court
Physical: 110 West Court Street,
Sidney, OH 45365
Mail: 201 West Poplar Street,
Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-0011
Fax: (937) 498-8164

Jackson Center Mayor's Court
122 East Pike Street,
P.O. Box 819,
Jackson Center, OH 45334
Phone: (937) 596-6140

Shelby County Criminal and Civil Records

The Court of Common Pleas has general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases in the court. Interested individuals may access records of these cases by performing online searches or upon request to the Clerk of Courts at:

Common Pleas Court- Clerk of Courts
100 East Court Street,
P.O. Box 809
Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-7221
Fax: (937) 498-4840

Other courts may also have public case search tools on their website. Individuals may use these to access criminal or civil court records online or direct requests to the court clerk who presided over the case.

Shelby County Marriage Records

Records of marriages licensed by the Shelby County Probate Court are available at the Probate Court Clerk’s Office. Persons may obtain certified copies of Shelby County marriage records for $3 each by making requests in person or upon mailing completed request forms, fees, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

Shelby County Probate Court
County Courthouse
100 East Court Street,
Second Floor
P.O. Box 4187
Sidney, Ohio 45365-4187

Note: Shelby County marriage certificates are unavailable with the Ohio Vital Statistics Office.

Shelby County Divorce Records

The Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations Division, hears divorce cases in the county. To obtain records of proceedings or divorce decrees, direct requests to the Clerk of Courts at:

Common Pleas Court- Clerk of Courts
100 East Court Street,
P.O. Box 809
Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-7221
Fax: (937) 498-4840

Individuals may also access Shelby County divorce records online by using the clerk’s public case search tool.

Shelby Birth Records

Shelby County birth certificates dated back to December 1908 are available locally at the Sidney-Shelby County Health Department. Interested individuals may make walk-in or mail-in requests by submitting or sending completed application forms and $25 fees to:

Sidney-Shelby County Health Department
202 West Poplar Street
Sidney OH 45365

The Ohio Vital Statistics Office also maintains and issues Shelby County birth records.

Shelby Death Records

The Sidney-Shelby County Health Department maintains Shelby County vital records on births and deaths since December 1908. To obtain copies of death certificates, make walk-in requests or send completed application forms, $25 fees, and ID requirements to:

Sidney-Shelby County Health Department
202 West Poplar Street
Sidney OH 45365

Shelby County Probate Court Records

The Shelby County Probate Court hears cases relating to deceased persons' wills, heirs, estates, or debts. Record seekers may access public probate records online using the court’s case search tool. Alternatively, interested individuals may visit the Probate Court Clerk’s Office or mail request letters containing specific case details to:

Shelby County Probate Court
County Courthouse
100 East Court Street
Second Floor
P.O. Box 4187
Sidney, OH 45365-4187

Shelby County Property Records

Property records are documents of any form that contain information concerning a land or piece of real estate, its owners, value, images, or characteristics. The Shelby County Recorder maintains most Shelby County property records, such as plats, deeds, mortgages, and leases. Interested persons may access these records after registering for the recorder’s online services or by sending filled request forms via fax, email, or mail to:

Shelby County Recorder
129 East Court Street,
Second Floor,
Shelby County Annex
Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-7270
Fax: (937) 498-7272
Email: recorder@shelbyco.net

Additionally, the Shelby County Auditor may provide access to information on real property valuation. Interested individuals may conduct online property searches by name, location, property number, and sales details or contact:

Shelby County Auditor
129 East Court Street,
Third Floor - Annex Building
Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-7202
Fax: (937) 498-2255

Shelby County Court Records Online

Most Shelby County courts provide search tools on their websites, which can be used to access public case information online. Third-party resources like ohiocourtrecords.us may also offer individuals convenient access to Shelby County court records. These platforms usually have extensive databases that users may navigate with search tools and user-friendly interfaces. Therefore, record seekers may easily view and download Shelby court records on these sites after performing online searches by case number, party names, location, date, or other specific descriptions.

However, not all sites offer free access to records. Some sites may require one-time payments or subscriptions. Furthermore, the accuracy of information these sites provide cannot be guaranteed.