Wood County Court Records

Wood County courts have jurisdiction over cases that originate in the county. Court records are created and maintained throughout a case's history, from filing to final adjudication. The information contained in these documents can provide persons who obtain them with veritable case facts and help viewers track the progression of cases.

Furthermore, Wood County court records provide information like who’s involved in a case, why the case is in court, what the court decided, and what punishment or relief the court issued. This information is contained in documents like motions, affidavits, summons, orders, and court transcripts. In general, the availability of Ohio court records also promotes transparency in the judicial system.

Are Court Records Public in Wood County?

Yes. Wood County court records are public per the Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Rev. Code § 149.43). In accordance with this law, anyone in or outside Ohio may request to view and obtain copies of court records. However, this provision is not absolute. For instance, records containing sensitive information like social security numbers, victim identity, or information about minors are not available to unauthorized persons. Similarly, juvenile court records are sequestered from public access.

Access to restricted court records is limited to the record subjects, their authorized legal representatives, and government officials who need access to do their jobs. Otherwise, an individual who wishes to view sealed court records must obtain a court order. Even at that, the record custodian has the discretion to redact sensitive information that may violate privacy, compromise safety, or divulge proprietary secrets.

Wood County Court Records Search

There are five ways to obtain Wood County court records. A requestor’s choice among these methods usually depends on convenience, cost, and time.

• Visit the courthouse where the case was adjudicated
• Visit the Clerk’s Office
• Search the court’s electronic databases
• Mail a request letter to the Clerk’s Office
• Search record aggregating websites.

Not all of the aforementioned methods are created equal. Visiting the courthouse, for example, has the advantage that a requestor may look at court records on public terminals and the Clerk’s Office is nearby. However, it is not necessarily convenient or cost-effective for busy people who need immediate access to court records compared with searching online. On the other hand, a mail request is the slowest option but works for out-of-town requestors who can afford to wait out the delivery time.

All the record search options typically involve paying search and copying fees unless the requestor gets a fee waiver. Also, they require that the requestor know enough details about the case of interest to facilitate record retrieval. At the very minimum, the requestor must know the case number or litigants’ names.

Wood County Court Records Search by Name

Name-based court record searches are most suited for online court record searches. It is also possible to find court records by name at the Clerk’s Office or in a mailed request, but additional information is usually required to filter similar results.

To find Wood County court records by name, visit the Wood County online docket. It is also possible to find court records by visiting the Clerk’s Office and giving administrative staff a case party’s full name—usually the defendant’s name, but the plaintiff’s name, the attorney's name, or the presiding judge’s name may also facilitate record search.

Wood County Courts

The Wood County court system comprises the Courts of Common Pleas, Municipal Courts, and Mayor’s Courts. Generally, the Court of Common Pleas has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases in Wood County. It also has appellate jurisdiction over lower courts. The Municipal Courts have subject matter jurisdiction in criminal and non-criminal cases: such as traffic violations, non-traffic misdemeanors, and civil cases worth under $15,000. Meanwhile, unlike the other courts, Mayor Courts are not courts of records. These courts typically hear cases involving violations of local ordinances and state traffic laws.

The list below contains the addresses and contact information of courts in Wood County.

Wood County Court of Common Pleas - General and Domestic Relations Divisions
Wood County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 354-9280
Fax: (419) 354-9241

Wood County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division
1032 S Dunbridge Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 352-3554
Fax: (419) 352-6084

Wood County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division
Courthouse Square
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 354-9230
Fax: (419) 354-9357

Bowling Green Municipal Court
711 S Dunbridge Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 352-5263
Fax: (419) 352-9407

Perrysburg Municipal Court
300 Walnut Street
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Phone: (419) 872-7900
Fax: (419) 872-7905

Bradner Mayor's Court
130 N Main Street
Bradner, OH 43406
Phone: (419) 288-2890

Haskins Mayor's Court
100 N Church Street
P.O. Box 182
Haskins, OH 43525
Phone: (419) 823-1911

North Baltimore Mayor's Court
205 N Main Street
North Baltimore, OH 45872
Phone: (419) 257-2394
Fax: (419) 257-2457

Northwood Mayor's Court
6000 Wales Road
Northwood, OH 43619
Phone: (419) 693-9325
Fax: (419) 697-3296

Risingsun Mayor's Court
420 Main Street
Risingsun, OH 43457
Phone: (419) 457-4435

Walbridge Mayor's Court
111 N Main Street
Walbridge, OH 43465
Phone: (419) 666-1830

Wayne Mayor's Court
125 Schoolhouse Street
Wayne, OH 43466
Phone: (419) 288-3075

Wood County Court of Common Pleas Case Search

Records of cases adjudicated in the Wood County Court of Common Pleas are available on the online dockets maintained by the Clerk’s Office. Requestors may find case files by searching with case party names or case numbers.

To find court records:

• Visit the Wood County judiciary online docket
• Read the terms of use and click “Continue”
• Select the “Name” tab to find cases by name or “Case Number” to find by case number
• Enter the case party’s full name or case number if known
• Click search.

Upon entering the case search details, the system returns a list of matching results. From this list, a search can get, at a glance, basic case details: the case number, case type, filing date, reason for filing the case, the persons involved, and the case status. Clicking on the case number in the first column will provide more case information.

Wood County Municipal Court Records

Wood County Municipal Courts Records have jurisdiction over preliminary hearings in felony cases, traffic and non-traffic misdemeanors, and civil suits with a dollar amount less than $15,000. To find municipal court case information, visit the Municipal Court in person during business hours or search the online docket.

Bowling Green Municipal Court
711 S Dunbridge Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 352-5263
Fax: (419) 352-9407

Perrysburg Municipal Court
300 Walnut Street
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Phone: (419) 872-7900
Fax: (419) 872-7905

Wood County Criminal Records

Interested persons may find Wood county arrest and criminal records through the Wood County Sheriff’s Office or the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) depending on how much detail is needed. Non-conviction criminal records are available to the public at the Sheriff’s Office but only the record subject is privy to criminal records with conviction information. To obtain criminal records from the Sheriff’s Office, complete the request form and visit the Sheriff’s Office during business hours. It is also possible to email, mail, or fax the form to the Sheriff’s Office.

Wood County Sheriff’s Office
1960 E Gypsy Lane Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 354-7744
Fax: (419) 354-9139
Email: amiesmer@woodcountyohio.gov.

To obtain statewide criminal records from the BCI, schedule a fingerprinting appointment with the Sheriff’s Office. This service is only available to the record subject or authorized persons. The requestor will need to provide a state-issued photo ID and cash payment for the $32.00 service fee. For additional information, contact the Sheriff’s Office using the phone number or email above.

Wood County Criminal Court Case Lookup

To obtain Wood County criminal case court records, visit the Clerk’s Office or the court where the case was adjudicated during business hours. Another way to lookup criminal court case records is to search the online docket.

Wood County Clerk’s Office
One Courthouse Square, Second Floor
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 354-9280
Fax: (419) 354-9241
Email: clerkofcourts@woodcountyohio.gov.

Get Wood County Civil Court Records

Civil cases are legal disputes between any pair of individuals, a public agency, or a private company. Examples include worker’s compensation, foreclosures, tort, marriage dissolutions, contract disputes, etc. The Clerk of Courts is the custodian of civil court records. To obtain these records, visit the Clerk’s Office during business hours, search the online docket, or visit the courthouse where the case was adjudicated.

Wood County Clerk’s Office
One Courthouse Square, Second Floor
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 354-9280
Fax: (419) 354-9241
Email: clerkofcourts@woodcountyohio.gov.

Wood County Family Court Records

Family court records include documents generated in proceedings on domestic relations, i.e., disputes involving members of a family or civil partners. Examples of these cases are marriage dissolution, divorce, child support, child custody, civil protection orders, etc. Family court records contain information on why the case was filed and the outcome, making them the most accurate source of case facts.

To obtain family court records, visit the Clerk’s Office in person during business hours or search the online docket. Note, however, that access to certain court records is usually limited due to the sensitive nature of the record. Generally, only the case parties, their legal representatives, and persons with a court order may obtain restricted court records.

Wood County Dissolution of Marriage Records

The Wood County Clerk’s Office is the custodian of dissolution of marriage records. Interested persons may obtain dissolution of marriage records by visiting the Clerk’s Office, going to the courthouse where the case was adjudicated, or searching the online docket. A name or case number is required to facilitate a case search. The Clerk’s Office charges $0.10 per page. For additional information or inquiries, contact the Clerk’s Office.

Wood County Clerk’s Office
One Courthouse Square, Second Floor
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 354-9280
Fax: (419) 354-9241
Email: clerkofcourts@woodcountyohio.gov.

Wood County Marriage and Divorce Records

Wood County marriage records are documents describing the date and individuals who entered a marital contract in the county. Divorce records are documents containing information about the legal termination of a marital contract in Wood County. To obtain Wood County marriage records, contact the Clerk of Probate Court. Interested persons may find marriage information online or obtain marriage records by submitting an application.

Wood County Probate Court
Records Request
One Courthouse Square
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Phone: (419) 354-9230
Fax: (419) 354-9357

Meanwhile, to obtain divorce records, contact the Clerk’s Office or visit the courthouse where the divorce decree was issued. Interested persons may also complete a record application form and mail it to the Clerk’s Office.

Wood County Clerk’s Office
One Courthouse Square, Second Floor
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 354-9280
Fax: (419) 354-9241
Email: clerkofcourts@woodcountyohio.gov.

Wood County Birth and Death Records

Birth and death records are part of Wood County vital records. These records are official documentation of life events and are useful for identification purposes. For example, a birth record is typically required when applying for an international passport or getting a social security number. Death records, on the other hand, are used for administrative purposes, e.g., processing insurance claims and social security benefits.

The Wood County Health Department is the custodian of birth and death records. To obtain these records, visit the Health Department in person during business hours. Alternatively, complete the vital record application form and mail it to the Health Department along with the required materials (a self-addressed stamped envelope and a certified check or money order). Each record copy costs $25.00.

Wood County Health Department
1840 East Gypsy Lane Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 352-8402

Wood County Probate Court Records

The Wood County Probate Court handles matters related to the estate of deceased residents of Wood County. Matters adjudicated by this court include wills, trusts, conservatorship, guardianships, and adult protective services. To obtain probate court records, visit the probate court during business hours or mail in a record request form.

Wood County Probate Court
Records Request
One Courthouse Square
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Phone: (419) 354-9230
Fax: (419) 354-9357

Wood County Property Records

Wood County property records contain information on real and personal property located in the county. Available information includes the owners’ names, addresses, liens, valuation, property descriptions, pictures, and tax information. Wood County property records are available through the Auditor’s Office as well as the Recorder’s Office. Persons specifically looking for information on real estate should contact the Wood County Auditor’s Office. On the other hand, persons seeking information on the chain of property ownership or active encumbrances may contact the Recorder’s Office.

Wood County Auditor’s Office
One Courthouse Square, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 368
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 354-9150

Wood County Recorder’s Office
One Courthouse Square
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 354-9140
Email: recorder@woodcountyohio.gov.

Wood County Court Records Online

Most record custodians maintain online repositories where the public may look up court records and other public records. However, these repositories are siloed: they only provide information from a specific record custodian. Public records from every custodian can be found in one central database, such as Ohiocourtrecords.us. The cost of obtaining records from these sites may be on a case-by-case or subscription basis.

However, unlike official sources, third-party sources cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the records obtained. Furthermore, records obtained from these sources may not be used for official purposes like employment or tenant screening.