Wayne County Court Records

Wayne County court records refer to official documents on civil and criminal trials within Wayne County, OH courts. Depending on the case, court records may include files on civil, criminal, probate, and family-related cases within the county.

Typically, Wayne County court records contain information such as:

• Docket Entries
• Case Details
• Complaints and Petitions
• Exhibits and Evidence
• Transcripts
• Conviction, Appeal, and Post-trial Information
• Names of Involved parties.

Ohio court records and those relating to its counties play a crucial role in the dispensation of Justice. They are evidence of the impartiality of the state's justice system.

Are Court Records Public in Wayne County?

Yes, Wayne County court records are public documents. Under the Ohio Revised Code (§149.43), the public has the right to inspect and make copies of records in the possession of public agencies at reasonable fees and in a reasonable period.

Notwithstanding the public's constitutional right to access Wayne County, Ohio State and federal laws exempt access to

• Juvenile Court Records
• Victim Information
• Adoption Records
• Sealed and Expunged Records
• Records of Grand Jury Proceedings
• Medical and Mental Health Records
• Family court records on custody or domestic violence
• Records exempted by state or federal statutes.

Wayne County Court Records Search

Wayne County court records are generally accessible online and offline. To look for Wayne County court records, log in to the record's online repository and use search tools to browse the database. Requesters can also search for Wayne County court records on third-party websites or by in-person visits to the records custodian agencies.

Wayne County Court Records Search by Name

A name-based search for Wayne County court records refers to using the name of the record owner to seek case records. Typically, a requester logs in to a Wayne County court records online repository and provides a name as the search criterion when seeking information on a specific court case.

Also, to perform an offline search for Wayne County court records, a record seeker must include the names of the parties involved in the court case when making a formal request to access the case records from the custodian agency. Notwithstanding the search method, requesters for Wayne County court records may need to show proof of eligibility to access certain Wayne County court records. In addition, searching for Wayne County court records may involve fee payments.

Wayne County Courts

The Wayne County court structure is an Ohio trial court system subunit. In Wayne County, the Courts of Common Pleas have general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. They handle cases that are beyond the jurisdiction of the Municipal and Mayor's Courts.

Wayne County Municipal Courts adjudicate preliminary hearings on felony cases, traffic and non-traffic misdemeanors, township and municipal ordinance violations, civil cases where the amount in a contest is less than $15,000, and small claims that do not exceed $3,000. Under the Ohio court structure, the Mayor's Court oversees certain types of criminal and quasi-criminal cases outside the Municipal Courts' jurisdiction. The list below outlines the different courts in Wayne County and their contact information.

Courts of Common Pleas in Wayne County
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas - General and Domestic Relations Divisions
Wayne County Courthouse
107 W Liberty St
Wooster,
OH 44691
Phone: (330) 287-5545

Wayne County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile and Probate Divisions
Wayne County Courthouse
107 W Liberty St
Wooster,
OH 44691
Phone: (330) 287-5575, (330) 287-5561

Municipal Courts in Wayne County
Wayne County Municipal Court
215 North Grant Street, Wooster,
Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 287-5650

Wayne County Municipal Court
Wayne County Municipal Courthouse
215 N Grant St
Wooster,
OH 44691
Phone:
(330) 287-5650

Mayor's Courts in Wayne County

Creston Mayor's Court
120 Brooklyn St, Creston,
OH 44217
Phone: (330) 435-6021

Marshallville Mayor's Court
Village Hall
7 N Main St, Marshallville,
OH 44645
Phone: (330) 855-2491

Mount Eaton Mayor's Court
15958 E Main St, Mount Eaton,
OH 44659
Phone: (330) 359-5452

Shreve Mayor's Court
150 W McConkey St,
P.O. Box 604, Shreve,
OH 44676
Phone: (330) 567-2601
Email: shrevevillagehall@yahoo.com

Smithville Mayor's Court
Village Hall
207 W Main St,
P.O. Box 517, Smithville,
OH 44677
Phone: (330) 669-2311
Fax: (330) 669-3470

West Salem Mayor's Court
27 S Main St,
P.O. Box 256, West Salem,
OH 44287
Phone: (419) 853-4400
Fax: (419) 853-4158

Wayne County District Court Records

District court records are official documentation of legal proceedings within district courts. In Wayne County, the municipal courts deal with cases within the jurisdiction of the district courts in other parts of the United States. Wayne County district court records include documents and case files on:

• Civil Cases
• Criminal Cases
• Traffic Violations
• Housing and Environmental Cases
• Minor Disputes and Infractions.

To access Wayne County district court records:

• Log in to the Wayne County Municipal Courts Cases Access Page:
  • Scroll down and click the link to the Common Pleas & Municipal Courts Access and E-File Page to the Case Search Portal
  • Use a name, case number, or any of the available criteria to search for Wayne County district court records
• Contact the Wayne County Clerk's Office at:

107 West Liberty Street, Wooster,
OH 44691
Phone: (330) 287-5590

• Visit the Wayne County, OH Municipal Courthouse Clerk's Office at

215 North Grant Street
Wooster,
Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 287-5650
Fax: (330) 263-4043

Wayne County Criminal Records

Law enforcement agencies and the courts create criminal records as official documentation of crime activities and criminal case prosecutions. Wayne County criminal records encompass Wayne County arrest records, documents on criminal case prosecutions within Wayne County's courts, incarceration, and other records in the possession of law enforcement agencies.

In Wayne County and the rest of Ohio State, criminal records are public documents and accessible to all interested persons. However, Ohio laws do not permit public access to

• criminal records of minors
• Sealed and Expunged records
• Criminal records relating to ongoing investigations
• Grand Jury Proceedings
• Victim Information.

To access Wayne's arrest records and other law enforcement documents:

• Log in to the Wayne County's Sheriff's Office Records Department Page
  • Fill out the online Records Request form, agree to the terms, and submit
• Call the Wooster Police Department at (330) 287-5787 or visit the Records window at:

The City of Wooster Safety Center

3333 Burbank Rd,
OH 44691
Phone: (330) 287-5702

• Visit the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and request access to criminal records in their possession at:

201 W. North Street
Wooster,
OH 44691
Phone: (330) 287-5750

• Contact local police departments and request access to criminal records in their possession.

Wayne County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Wayne County criminal records are official documents on individuals' crime activities and criminal prosecutions within Wayne County, OH. The courts generate criminal records as post-adjudication documents on criminal trials.

In Wayne County, the Clerk of Courts office is the custodian of criminal records. For persons seeking to access Wayne County post-conviction criminal records:

• Log in to the Wayne County's Clerk of Courts Case Search Portal and access criminal records from prosecutions within the Wayne County Common Pleas and Municipal Courts
• Visit the Wayne County Clerk of Courts Office and submit a formal request for Wayne County criminal records.

Requesters can also visit or call the Wayne County Clerk's Office for information on Wayne County post-adjudication criminal records.

Get Wayne County Civil Court Records

Wayne County civil court records refer to documents and files on non-criminal case prosecutions within Wayne County, OH. In Wayne County, the Common Pleas, Municipal, and Mayor's Courts have varying jurisdictions over civil court cases. Generally, civil court records include but are not limited to documents on cases relating to:

• Family Law matters
• Small Claims
• Intellectual Property Litigations
• Civil Rights
• Consumer Protection
• Employment Laws
• Probate and Estate Adjudication
• Property Disputes
• Tort Claims
• Contract Disputes.

The Wayne County Clerk of Courts Office is the custodian of civil court records within Wayne County. Wayne County civil court are public documents. However, some civil court records are exempt from public disclosure. For instance, Ohio laws do not allow public access to court records relating to

• Adoption
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Guardianship
• Juvenile Delinquency.

Access to exempted court records is limited to the owners of the records, their legal representatives, involved parties, and entities that have authorization under Ohio laws.

To access Wayne County's civil court records, log in to the Wayne County's Court Case Access Portal. Also, juvenile court records are accessible through the Juvenile & Probate Court Public Access & E-File Portal. Additionally, interested persons can contact the Wayne County Clerk of Courts or the Wayne County Clerk's Office and request access to civil court records.

Wayne County Family Court Records

Family law records are documents and files on family matters-related trials within Wayne County, OH. Family law records encompass documents and files on cases such as

• Adoption
• Child custody and visitation
• Paternity
• Name Change
• Guardianship
• Juvenile delinquency
• Child support
• Alimony
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence and Protective Orders
• Child Welfare and Foster Care
• Emancipation of Minors
• Surrogacy and Assisted Reproduction
• Parental Rights and Responsibilities
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements.

In Wayne County, the Domestic Relations Court, a division of the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas, handles family law cases within the county. Per Ohio's laws, Wayne County family law records are public. However, state and federal laws restrict access to some Wayne County family records to protect the privacy of the owners of the records and the involved parties. To be eligible to access an exempted Wayne County family law record, a requester must be the owner of the record, a party to the specific case or their legal representative, or an entity with legal authorization to access the records.

Family law records play important judicial and informal roles. For instance, they are evidence of family-related legal trials and serve as precedent to similar cases in the future. Furthermore, they document the responsibilities of people involved in family law matters and protect the interests of vulnerable parties.

To access Wayne County family law records:

• Log in to the Wayne County Clerk of Courts Case Access Page and log in to the Case Access Portal. Also, juvenile records are accessible through the Juvenile & Probate Courts Public Access E-File link on the Wayne County Case Access Page.
• Visit the Domestic Relations Court Division of the Wayne County Common Pleas Court and request access to family law records.
• Contact the Wayne County Clerk's Office for information on family law records.

Wayne County Marriage and Divorce Records

Marriage and divorce records refer to documents that detail the legal union and separation of couples within Wayne County, OH.

Wayne County marriage and divorce records are public documents accessible to interested persons. Notwithstanding, custodian agencies may redact some information from a publicly available Wayne County marriage certificate or divorce record to protect the privacy of the records' owners.

In Wayne County, the Probate & Juvenile Court is the custodian for marriage records, while the Wayne County Clerk of Court is responsible for divorce records. Persons seeking to access a Wayne marriage certificate should:

• Log in to the Wayne County Juvenile & Probate Public Access & E-File Site and use a name, citation number, case number, or any of the other criteria on the site to search for records
• Visit the Wayne County Juvenile & Probate Court at:

107 West Liberty Street, Wooster,
Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 287-5575 (Probate), (330) 287-5561 (Juvenile).

To access Wayne County divorce records, log in to the Wayne County Common Pleas & Municipal Court Public Access E-File Site, select a search criteria from the available options, provide the necessary information, and search for Wayne County divorce records. Also, requesters can visit the Wayne County Courthouse and request access to the county's divorce records.

Wayne Birth and Death Records

Birth and death records are official documents that detail the birth and death of individuals. Wayne County birth certificates and death decrees are Vital Records that document life-changing events in the lives of the people within the county.

Per Ohio laws, Wayne County Vital Records are private documents. Hence, their access may be restricted to the family members of the owners of the records, their legal representatives, and entities with authorization under state or federal laws. Wayne birth certificates or death decrees are crucial documents for official identification.

Furthermore, birth records may serve as significant genealogical documents and are data sources for epidemiological research and health policy formulation.

To access Wayne County birth or death records:

• Log in to the Wayne County Health Department's Birth and Death Records Page
• Scroll down, click the affiliate third-party link, and order Wayne County birth or death records. Also, requesters can download a Vital Statistics Records request form, fill it out, and mail it to:

Wayne County Health Dept.

Attn: Vital Statistics

244 W. South Street
Wooster,
OH 44691

• Call, send a mail, or visit the Wayne County Health Department at

Wayne County Health Department, 203 S. Walnut Street, Wooster,
OH 44691
Phone: (330) 264-9590

Note: Wayne County Health Department does not have records of persons who died or were born outside of the Ohio State. Also, records are available for births and deaths between 1908 and the present. In addition, the Wayne County Department of Health charges a $25.00 fee per certified copy of birth or death record.

Wayne County Probate Court Records

Wayne County probate court records refer to documents on legal trials within the Wayne County probate court. Probate court records include files and documents relating to:

• Estate Administration
• Guardianship
• Trust Administration
• Adoption
• Conservatorship
• Name Change
• Wills.

Wayne County probate court records are accessible through the Wayne County Juvenile & Probate Court Public Access E-File Site portal. Also, requesters can call, mail, or visit the Wayne County Probate & Juvenile Court at the Wayne County Courthouse.

Wayne County Property Records

Wayne County property records are official documents on real estate within the county. Property records documents information include but are not limited to

• Parcel Number
• Property Deeds
• Zoning Information
• Plat Maps
• Property Sales History
• Mortgage
• Liens & Encumbrances
• Property Tax Information
• Property Permit
• Land Use Information.

The Wayne County Auditor's Office is the custodian of property records in Wayne County, OH. To access Wayne County property records:

• Log in to the Wayne County Auditor's Office website
  • Click Search to access the search portal
  • Use the online search tools to perform Basic or Advanced searches for property-related information
• Visit or call the Wayne County Auditor's Office between 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on business days at:

The Wayne County Administration Building,

428 West Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: (330) 287-5430

Wayne County Court Records Online

Inquirers may be able to obtain records online via the Wayne County Municipal Courts Cases Access platforms. Alternatively, third-party online resources such as ohiocourtrecords.us may offer a convenient solution. Operating independently of any state agency, these privately owned online data repositories gather information from various sources and make them available to interested persons. In addition, third-party online search tools save the costs of accessing documents through in-person visits to custodian agencies. However, using third-party online resources for official records searches may have disadvantages. Records obtained on such platforms may return inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated documents or information.